Big Bill Broonzy significantly influenced a generation of blues musicians, including notable figures like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and B.B. King. His style and approach to guitar playing, along with his songwriting, helped shape the Chicago blues sound. Additionally, Broonzy's impact extended to folk musicians, inspiring artists such as Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan in the 1960s. His contributions to the genre have left a lasting legacy in American music.
Big Bill Broonzy's birth name is William Lee Conley Broonzy.
The known guitar was a Martin model 00028 played until his death in 1958
"Big Bill"
big Bill Broonzy. ray Charles. Huddy Ledbetter.
Big Bill Broonzy's version was recorded in 1952. A fairly complete history of the song is located at http://haveringhavers.blogspot.com/2008/02/baby-please-dont-go.html.
Big Bill Broonzy's version was recorded in 1952. A fairly complete history of the song is located at http://haveringhavers.blogspot.com/2008/02/baby-please-dont-go.html.
William Broonzy has written: 'Big Bill; mes blues, ma guitare et moi' -- subject(s): Musicians, Correspondence, reminiscences
The cast of Big Bill Blues - 1956 includes: Big Bill Broonzy as himself Patricia Karim Raymond Peira Monique Verlay
Big Bill Broonzy has: Played himself in "Big Bill Blues" in 1956. Played himself in "Six-Five Special" in 1957. Played himself in "All You Need Is Love" in 1977. Played himself in "Bluesland: A Portrait in American Music" in 1993. Played himself in "Legends of Country Blues Guitar" in 1994. Performed in "Blues Masters" in 1999. Played himself in "The Blues" in 2003.
•W.C. Handy •Mamie Smith • Gus Cannon •Ma Rainey •Big Bill Broonzy •Rice (Sonny Boy Williamson II) Miller • Pinetop Smith
big Bill Broonzy. Ray Charles. Huddy Ledbetter.
The cast of Blues Masters - 1999 includes: Leadbelly Big Bill Broonzy James Cotton as himself Willie Dixon as himself Buddy Guy Son House Big Mama Thornton Roy Milton Jimmy Rushing Bessie Smith Ethel Waters Muddy Waters as himself Joe Williams Jimmy Witherspoon