George "Harmonica" Smith

For other people named George Smith, see George Smith (disambiguation).
George "Harmonica" Smith
Smith in 1980
Background information
Also known asGeorge "Harmonica" Smith, Little George Smith, Harmonica King, Little Walter Junior, George Allen
Born
Allen George Smith

(1924-04-22)April 22, 1924
West Helena, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedOctober 2, 1983(1983-10-02) (aged 59)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresBlues, electric blues
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsHarmonica, vocals
Years active1950s–1980s
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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.

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