Chicago Bob Nelson

Chicago blues, Musical Artist

1944 – 2013

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Who was Chicago Bob Nelson?

"Chicago" Bob Nelson was an American blues musician.

"Chicago" Bob Nelson was a harmonica player and singer who is known for amalgamating Louisiana and Chicago blues styles. He was singular in being mentored by traditional rural southern blues harmonica practitioners and melding their approach with urban Chicago playing, thus creating his own distinctive sound. Nelson died on January 18, 2013.

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Born
Jul 4, 1944
Bogalusa
Also known as
  • Bob Nelson
Nationality
  • United States of America
Died
Jan 17, 2013

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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