Smokey Wilson

Smokey Wilson
Born
Robert Lee Wilson

(1936-07-11)July 11, 1936
Glen Allan, Mississippi, United States
DiedSeptember 8, 2015(2015-09-08) (aged 79)
Los Angeles, California, United States
GenresWest Coast blues, Juke Joint blues
OccupationsGuitarist, singer, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1970s-2015
LabelsP-Vine Records, various

Robert Lee "Smokey" Wilson (July 11, 1936 – September 8, 2015) was an American West Coast blues guitarist. He spent most of his career performing West Coast blues and juke joint blues in Los Angeles, California. He recorded a number of albums for record labels such as P-Vine Records, Bullseye Blues and Texmuse Records. His career got off to a late start, with international recognition eluding him until the 1990s.

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