Tagged: New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation

12/11/2014

#NOLA Jazz & Heritage Foundation @Jazznheritage to unveil new educational and community center http://nola.tw/Sg

Louisiana Today

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1934 - U.P. Wilson (Huary Perry Wilson) was born on this day. A Shreveport, Louisiana native, he was a blues guitarist and singer known as "The Texas Guitar Tornado". He was known for playing a style of deep Southern soul blues that was gospel influenced. He passed away at the age of 70 in September, 2004.