Billy Boy Arnold

Billy Boy Arnold
Arnold in 2007
Background information
Born
William Arnold

(1935-09-16) September 16, 1935
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Harmonica
  • vocals
  • guitar
Years active1952–present
RelativesJerome Arnold (brother)

William "Billy Boy" Arnold (born September 16, 1935) is an American blues harmonica player, singer, and songwriter. Arnold is a self-taught harmonica player and has worked with blues musicians such as Bo Diddley, Johnny Shines, Otis Rush, Earl Hooker, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and others.