Sonny Terry, born Saunders Terrell on October 24, 1911, was an influential American blues musician known for his energetic and emotive harmonica playing. He developed a unique style characterized by whooping and train whistle effects that became synonymous with the Piedmont blues genre. Terry's career spanned several decades, during which he formed a long-standing partnership with guitarist Brownie McGhee. The duo be
... MoreSonny Terry, born Saunders Terrell on October 24, 1911, was an influential American blues musician known for his energetic and emotive harmonica playing. He developed a unique style characterized by whooping and train whistle effects that became synonymous with the Piedmont blues genre. Terry's career spanned several decades, during which he formed a long-standing partnership with guitarist Brownie McGhee. The duo became one of the most prominent acts in the folk and blues scenes, especially during the folk music revival of the 1950s and 1960s.
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