Willie Dixon

CTL-E-0003 · Person · musician · 1940s–1980s

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Bassist, songwriter, and producer who wrote many of the Chess Records blues standards.

Relationships

Chess Records — recorded for
Dixon was Chess's staff songwriter, producer, and session bassist.
Howlin' Wolf — collaborated with
Dixon wrote and produced many of Howlin' Wolf's signature Chess recordings.
Muddy Waters — collaborated with
Dixon wrote and produced many of Muddy Waters' signature Chess recordings.

Referenced by

Hoochie Coochie Man — authored by → this record
Koko Taylor — collaborated with → this record

Sources

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee biography
Blues Hall of Fame: Willie Dixon (primary source)

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