R.I.P. Carey Bell

On the 6th of May blues harp master, Carey Bell, died...

He was born November 14, 1936, in Macon, Mississippi, USA. He picked up the harmonica while still a young child, and by the age of 13 he joined his godfather Lovie Lee's Blues band. In September 1956 he moved to Chicago with Lee.In Chicago Bell met the legendary harpmaster Little Walter and became his student. Bell also learned from other harp masters, including Big Walter Horton and Sonny Boy Williamson II. As times were hard for professional blues harmonica players Bell also learned to play electric bass to enhance his chances of being a professional musician. Carey Bell released his first album, entitled "Carey Bell's Blues Harp", in 1969, and has since then released several albums. In 1990 Bell joined forces with fellow harp players Junior Wells, James Cotton and Billy Branch and recorded the fantastic "Harp Attack!" album.In addition to "Harp Attack!" and his solo records Bell also played with other artists, such as Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Earl Hooker, Big Walter Horton, Lowell Fulsom and Robert Nighthawk.On May 6, Carey Bell died of heart failure. He was 70.

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Enjoy a video footage with this regreted giant of blues featuring Louisiana Red in 1983. They're playing "She's worse".