Hernando, DeSoto County, Mississippi, United States
Died
11 October 2011 (aged 81)
George "Mojo" Buford plays blues harmonica. Best known for playing with Muddy Waters in 1962, 1967-68, and 1971-72. During the 67-68 period he toured the U.S., Canada, Australia, England, and Europe with Muddy Waters, and also recorded live with him. Born in 1929, in Mississippi, he learnt the harmonica from his father, and also sang in the local church choir. In his teens he moved to Memphis where he mixed with notable blues players such as B.B. King. In 1954, in Chicago, he formed a band called "The Savage Boys", with drummer Sam Burden and guitarist Dave Mem… read more
George "Mojo" Buford plays blues harmonica. Best known for playing with Muddy Waters in 1962, 1967-68, and 1971-72. During the 67-68 period he toured the U.S., Canada, Australia, England, and Europe with Muddy Waters, and also recorded live with him. Born in 1929, in Mississippi, h… read more
George "Mojo" Buford plays blues harmonica. Best known for playing with Muddy Waters in 1962, 1967-68, and 1971-72. During the 67-68 period he toured the U.S., Canada, Australia, England, and Europe with Muddy Waters, and also recorded live with him. Born in 1929, in Mississippi, he learnt the harmonica from his father, and also sang in the local churc… read more