Musician Dictionary

Junior Wells

American Chicago blues vocalist, harmonica player, and recording artist (1934–1998)

DescriptionAmerican Chicago blues vocalist, harmonica player, and recording artist (1934–1998)
Source: Wikidata
Born1934-12-09
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceMemphis Memphis
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1998-01-15
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathChicago Chicago
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsinger blues musician musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsharmonica voice
Source: Wikidata
Genresblues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsStates Records Delmark Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofJunior Wells’ Chicago Blues Band Junior Wells & Orchestra The Aces The Aces (4) Junior Wells' Chicago Blues Band Junior Wells and His Eagle Rockers The Blues Brothers (4)
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz

Also known as

A. Wells Amos "Junior" Wells Amos (Junior) Wells Amos Jnr. Wells Amos Junior Wells Amos Wells Blakemore, Jr. Amos Wells Jr, Amos Wells Junior Blakemore C.A. Wells Junior J Wells J. Wells J.R. Wells J.Wells Jnr Wells Jnr. Wells Jounior Wells Jr Wells Jr. Wells Junio Wells Junior Junior Well Junior Wells’ Junoir Wells Mills Unknown Wells Wells Jr. Wells, Jr.

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