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Born on December 9, 1934, Junior Wells was from Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Junior Wells was credited as a blues musician and singer. Death is recorded on January 15, 1998, at the age of 63.
My Take
When I think about postwar Chicago blues, Junior Wells is one of the names I keep coming back to. Born Amos Wells Blakemore Jr. in Memphis in 1934, he made his mark as a singer and harmonica player, and what strikes me is how he framed his own sound as rhythm and blues rather than letting critics box him in. His 1965 album Hoodoo Man Blues earned a reputation as a genuine classic of the decade, and Messin' with the Kid became the signature people still associate with him. He died in 1998, but that harmonica voice still feels alive to me.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Junior Wells
- Name (Japanese)
- ジュニア・ウェルズ
- Reading
- じゅにあ・うぇるず
- Born
- December 9, 1934 – January 15, 1998
- Origin
- Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- Occupation
- blues musician / singer / musician
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dog
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Junior Wells born?
Born December 9, 1934.
When did Junior Wells die?
Died January 15, 1998, aged 63.
Where was Junior Wells from?
Junior Wells was from Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
What did Junior Wells do?
Junior Wells worked as blues musician, singer, musician.