On this date in 1915 Blues singer and bassist Willie Dixon was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He passed away on January 29, 1992 (aged 76) in Burbank, California.

He famously once said, "Blues are the roots and the other musics are the fruits." In his lifetime he wrote over 500 songs.

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Songs played

Willie Dixon - I Can't Quit You Baby
Howlin' Wolf - Evil
Etta James - Spoonful
Muddy Waters - You Need Love
Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love
Dana Gillespie - Built for Comfort