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Smith, Willie, 1936-2011

LC control no.no 00017312
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Personal name headingSmith, Willie, 1936-2011
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Variant(s)Smith, Big Eyes, 1936-2011
Birth date19360119
Death date20110916
Place of birthHelena, Ark.
Place of deathChicago, Ill.
Field of activityBlues (Music)
Profession or occupationBlues musicians Drummers (Musicians) Harmonica players
Found inMuddy Waters. Hard again, 1987?, p1977: insert (Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, drums)
All music guide WWW page, Mar. 9, 2000 (Willie "Big Eyes" Smith; b. Jan. 19, 1936 in Helena, AR; drums)
His Way back [SR] p2006: label (Willie "Big Eyes" Smith) insert (vocals, harmonica, drums)
Independent WWW site, Sept. 22, 2011 (Willie "Big Eyes" Smith; b. Jan. 19, 1936, Helena, Ark.; d. Sept. 16, 2011, Chicago; blues drummer and harmonica player renowned for his work with Muddy Waters)