On June 1, 1948, John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson (Sonny Boy Williamson I) died of injuries he recieved when he was mugged and beaten after playing a gig at the Plantation Club in Chicago. A prolific artist, he recorded over 120 sides for RCA between 1937 and 1947. He is probably best known as the author of "Good Morning Little Schoolgirl".
For more info on Sonny Boy Williamson I, here's some links to John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson websites:
www.island.net/~blues/johnlee.html
www.tnstate.edu/library/di...illiams.htm
www.bluesharp.ca/legends/sboy1.html
For more info on Sonny Boy Williamson I, here's some links to John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson websites:
www.island.net/~blues/johnlee.html
www.tnstate.edu/library/di...illiams.htm
www.bluesharp.ca/legends/sboy1.html
