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George "Harmonica" Smith

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Born in:Helena, AR,
United States of America
Year of Birth:1924
Year of death:1983

Biography

(source: wikipedia)

George "Harmonica" Smith (born Allen George Smith, April 22, 1924 – October 2, 1983) was an American electric blues harmonica player. Apart from his solo recordings, Smith is best known for his work backing both Muddy Waters and Big Mama Thornton.
Born in West Helena, Arkansas, United States, but brought up in Cairo, Illinois, Smith's mother taught him how to play the harmonica from the age of 4. In his teenage years he... more

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  • George Allen Smith
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