This Arhoolie Record was the first US Album released by Sonny Boy Williamson II A.KA Alex "Rice" Miller. (1) It contains both sides of the Trumpet Records released as singles under his name from 1951-1955, If you are as fascinated as many are at the uniquely mournful sound of "Mighty Long Time," it features Sonny Boy on harp and vocals accompanied solely (or is it "soulfully") by Cliff Givens, a bass singer who "pumped bass" during the recording. Givens have been the bass singer at various times in two editions of The Southern Sons, The Golde… read more
This Arhoolie Record was the first US Album released by Sonny Boy Williamson II A.KA Alex "Rice" Miller. (1) It contains both sides of the … read more
This Arhoolie Record was the first US Album released by Sonny Boy Williamson II A.KA Alex "Rice" Miller. (1) It contains both sides of the Trumpet Records released as singles u… read more
Aleck "Rice" Miller (December 5, 1899 – May 25, 1965), also known as Sonny Boy Williamson II, was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. He is not to be confused with the original Sonny Boy Williamson, also a blues musician but of no relation. Although John Lee Williamson was a major blues star who had already released dozens of successful and widely influential records under the name Sonny Boy Williamson from 1937 onward, Aleck Miller would later claim to have been the first to use the name, and some blues scholars believe that Miller's assertion … read more
Aleck "Rice" Miller (December 5, 1899 – May 25, 1965), also known as Sonny Boy Williamson II, was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. He is not to be confus… read more
Aleck "Rice" Miller (December 5, 1899 – May 25, 1965), also known as Sonny Boy Williamson II, was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. He is not to be confused with the original Sonny Boy Williamson, als… read more