Willie dixon biography book

American blues musician (–)

Not to be confused with the American jazz musician and composer Bill Dixon.

For the English footballer, see Will Dixon.

Musical artist

William James Dixon (July 1, &#;&#; January 29, ) was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer.^[1] He was proficient in playing both the upright bass and the guitar, and sang with a distinctive voice, but he is perhaps best known as one of the most prolific songwriters of his time. Next to Muddy Waters, Dixon is recognized as the most influential person in shaping the post–World War II sound of the Chicago blues.^[2]

Dixon's songs have been recorded by countless musicians in many genres as well as by various ensembles in which he participated. A short list of his most famous compositions includes "Hoochie Coochie Man", "I Just Want to Make Love to You", "Little Red Rooster", "My Babe", "Spoonful", and "You Can't Judge a Book by the Cover". Chess records chicago!