Jody Williams

Blues, Musical Artist

1935 –

69

Who is Jody Williams?

Joseph Leon Williams, better known as Jody Williams, is an American blues guitarist and singer. His singular guitar playing, marked by flamboyant string-bending, imaginative chord changes and a distinctive tone, was influential in the Chicago blues scene of the 1950s.

In 2013, Williams was inducted to the Blues Hall of Fame.

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Born
Feb 3, 1935
Mobile
Also known as
  • Williams, Jody
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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