George "Harmonica" Smith
George "Harmonica" Smith (born Allen George Smith, April 22, 1924 – October 2, 1983) was an American electric blues harmonica player. Apart from his solo recordings, Smith is best known for his work backing both Muddy Waters and Big Mama Thornton.
George "Harmonica" Smith | |
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Smith in 1980 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Allen George Smith |
| Also known as | George "Harmonica" Smith, Little George Smith, Harmonica King, Little Walter Junior, George Allen |
| Born | April 22, 1924 West Helena, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | October 2, 1983 (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues, electric blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Harmonica, vocals |
| Years active | 1950s–1980s |
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