Person · Aleck “Sonny Boy Williamson” Miller, 1912–1965
Sonny Boy Williamson
Albums
125
Members
1
Active
1912–1965
Origin
United States
Biography
Aleck Miller (possibly December 5, 1912 – May 25, 1965), known professionally as Sonny Boy Williamson, was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, from Mississippi. He is acknowledged as one of the most charismatic and influential blues musicians, with considerable prowess on the harmonica and highly creative songwriting skills. He recorded successfully in the 1950s and 1960s, and had a direct influence on later blues and rock performers.
Discography
Keep It to Ourselves
Midnite Jazz & Blues: Pontiac Blues
Sonny Boy's Rhythm
The Best of Sonny Boy Williamson
Volume 1: Don't Start Me to Talkin'
Blues Masters, Volume 12
Don't Start Me Talkin'
Don’t Start Me Talkin’
Help Me
Help Me
Keep It To Yourself
The Chess Years
Boppin' With Sonny
Boppin’ With Sonny
Charly Blues Masterworks, Volume 15: Live Action!
Charly Blues Masterworks, Volume 22: Nine Below Zero
Nine Below Zero
Nine Below Zero
One Way Out
The Animals With Sonny Boy Williamson
Clownin' With the World
The Essential
The Essential Sonny Boy Williamson
Collection
Goin’ in Your Direction
In Europe
In Europe
Live in England
Live In England
The Original Sonny Boy Williamson
Nine Below Zero
Portrait of a Blues Man
His Best
I Ain’t Beggin’ Nobody
The Best of Sonny Boy Williamson
The Best Of Sonny Boy Williamson
The Real Folk Blues - More Real Folk Blues
Blues & Rhythm Series: The Chronological Sonny Boy Williamson 1951–1953
Down and Out Blues / In Memorium
Bye Bye Sonny
Cool Cool Blues: The Classic Sides 1951–1954
Delta Blues
Eyesight To The Blind
Harmonica Wizard
The Unissued 1963 Blues Festival
Blues & Rhythm Series: The Chronological Sonny Boy Williamson 1953–1956
Nine Below Zero
Nine Below Zero
Transatlantic Blues
20 Blues Greats
Down and Out Blues
Blues Masters, Volume 11
The Blues
Don't Start Me Talkin' I'll Tell Everything I Know: The Complete Checker Singles 1955-1962
Don’t Start Me Talkin’ I Tell Everything I Know: The Complete Checker Singles 1955–1962
Dynamite! The Unsung King of the Blues
The Sky Is Crying
Ten Songs for You
Blues Classics By Sonny Boy Williamson, Volume 2
Crazy 'Bout You, Baby / Eyesight To The Blind
Credits
Live 1978–1992
Down and Out Blues
The Smithereens Play Tommy
The Unissued 1963 Blues Festival
Live at Wolf Trap
His Best
Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
Goin’ in Your Direction
Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order, Volume 15: 28 July 1951 to 4 December 1953
Human Touch
Nine Below Zero
Essential
The Chess Box
The Chess Years
The Survivor
Join Together
Keep It to Ourselves
“Rahsaan”: The Complete Mercury Recordings of Roland Kirk
Blues Rarities - Rare and Unissued Recordings
King Biscuit Time
Tommy Live
Defender
The Early Clapton Collection
King of America
Farewell Tour
Stupidity
The Animals with Sonny Boy Williamson
Tommy
Eat a Peach
Rock Generation, Vol. 9
Tommy
Toulouse Street
In the Beginning
I’m Free
Ssssh.
Tommy
Don’t Send Me No Flowers
More Real Folk Blues
Sonny Boy Williamson & The Yardbirds
The Real Folk Blues
Kirk in Copenhagen
Folk Festival of the Blues
Sonny Boy Williamson and Memphis Slim
The Memphis Slim Story
Down and Out Blues
A Compleat Collection
A Dream
All Around Man (Live In London)
American Folk Blues Festival ’63
Blues
Blues, Backtracks And Shapes Of Things Vol. 2
Boppin' With Sonny / No Nights By Myself
Born Blind
Buddy Guy
Bummer Road
Bye Bye Bird
Cat Hop / Too Close Together
Clownin' With The World
Cool, Cool Blues / Do It If You Wanta
Crazy 'Bout You, Baby / Eyesight To The Blind