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1944 - (Chicago) Bob Nelson was born on this day. A Harmonicist, singer, songwriter and a native of Bogalusa, Louisiana. His father, Versie Nelson, played upright bass and harmonica, where Bob learned his chops a a youngster. He was encouraged to play and influenced by his fathers friends Slim Harpo, Lazy Lester and Jimmy Reed. He went to chicago in the 1960's, where he performed with Howlin' Wolf, Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Earl Hooker and Muddy Waters. Throughout his career he has toured with Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson, Tinsley Ellis and John Lee Hooker. |