Robert Lockwood Jr., and Robert Lockwood Jr., (March 27, 1915 - November 21, 2006) was an American blues guitarist who recorded for Chess Records in the 50s and 60s. He was the eternal associate of Sonny Boy Williamson II recording sessions.
Robert Lockwood Jr. was born in Turkey Scratch, a hamlet west of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. He started playing the church organ from his father at age 8. The great bluesman Robert Johnson lived with Lockwood's mother for 10 years after his parents divorced. Johnson Lockwood lessons learned first hand not only how to play guitar, but also the management of the stage. Thus the personal and professional relationship with Johnson began to nickname him as "Robert Junior" Lockwood.At age 15, Lockwood began playing music professionally in the Helena area, usually accompanied by her stepfather about Johnson, but also occasionally with Johnny Shines or Rice Miller. Lockwood played in the fish fries, juke joints and street corners throughout the Delta in the 30's. An anecdote from the site of Lockwood tells us that on one occasion, Robert Johnson played on one end of the Sunflower River and Lockwood played in the other. The form of execution was such that people who walked across the river, could not tell who the real Robert Johnson.
Lockwood Miller played with Rice in Clarksdale, Mississippi in 1938 and 1939. He also played with Howlin 'Wolf and others in the Tennessee area for that year.
In 1941, Lockwood made his first recordings with Doc Clayton in the sessions "Bluebird" in Aurora, Illinois. In these sessions, recorded four singles under his name, which are first drafts of his repertoire then, it will be always.
Lockwood Miller played with Rice in Clarksdale, Mississippi in 1938 and 1939. He also played with Howlin 'Wolf and others in the Tennessee area for that year.
In 1941, Lockwood made his first recordings with Doc Clayton in the sessions "Bluebird" in Aurora, Illinois. In these sessions, recorded four singles under his name, which are first drafts of his repertoire then, it will be always.
in 1941, Lockwood and Williamson staged the first King Biscuit Time radio show historical chain KFFA in Helena. For several years in the early 40's, the duo performed throughout the Helena area and while still doing the radio show.
Between 1944 and 1949 Lockwood played in West Memphis, St. Louis, Memphis and Chicago.
When they reached the 50's, Lockwood lived in Chicago and recorded as lead guitarist in Williamson's second album, which included Willie Dixon and Otis Spann as musicians. Lockwood also played and recorded with Little Walter, Sunnyland Slim, Eddie Boyd and Muddy Waters.In 1961, Lockwood moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he lived until his death. In the early 60's, as "Bob Lockwood, Jr., and Combo" had a regular performance in Loving's Grill, located at 8426 Hough Avenue. In the 70 to 90, played with his band normalente "All Stars" in many places by the United States and with local musicians throughout the world. "All Stars" led him to his death.
When they reached the 50's, Lockwood lived in Chicago and recorded as lead guitarist in Williamson's second album, which included Willie Dixon and Otis Spann as musicians. Lockwood also played and recorded with Little Walter, Sunnyland Slim, Eddie Boyd and Muddy Waters.In 1961, Lockwood moved to Cleveland, Ohio, where he lived until his death. In the early 60's, as "Bob Lockwood, Jr., and Combo" had a regular performance in Loving's Grill, located at 8426 Hough Avenue. In the 70 to 90, played with his band normalente "All Stars" in many places by the United States and with local musicians throughout the world. "All Stars" led him to his death.
Robert Lockwood Jr., o Robert Jr Lockwood, (27 de marzo de 1915 – 21 de noviembre de 2006) fue un guitarrista de blues estadounidense que grabó para Chess Records en la década del 50 y 60. Fue el colaborador eterno de Sonny Boy Williamson II en sus sesiones de grabación.
Robert Lockwood Jr. nació en Turkey Scratch, una aldea al oeste de Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. Comenzó tocando el órgano de la iglesia de su padre a los 8 años. El gran bluesman Robert Johnson vivía con la madre de Lockwood por 10 años, después que sus padres se divorciaran. Lockwood aprendió de Johnson lecciones de primera mano, no sólo como tocar la guitarra, sino también el manejo del escenario. En consecuencia por la relación relación personal y profesional con Johnson, empezaron a apodarlo como "Robert Junior" Lockwood.
A los 15 años, Lockwood empezó a tocar música de forma profesional por la zona de Helena, normalmente acompañando a su casi padrastro Johnson, pero también ocasionalmente con Rice Miller o Johnny Shines. Lockwood tocaba en las fish fries, juke joints y en las esquinas a través del Delta en los años 30's. Una anécdota extraída del sitio de Lockwood nos cuenta que en una oportunidad, Robert Johnson tocaba en un extremo del Rio Sunflower y Lockwood tocaba en el otro. La forma de ejecución era tal, que la gente que paseaba a través del río, no podían distinguir quien era el verdadero Robert Johnson.
Lockwood tocó con Rice Miller en Clarksdale, Mississippi en 1938 y 1939. También tocó con Howlin' Wolf y otros en el área de Tennessee por ese mismo año.
En el año 1941, Lockwood hizo sus primeras grabaciones con Doc Clayton en las sesiones "Bluebird", en Aurora, Illinois. En estas sesiones, el grabó cuatro singles bajo su nombre, que son primeros esbozos de su repertorio que luego, será el de siempre.
Tamibén en el año 1941, Lockwood y Williamson protagonizaron el primer King Biscuit Time, histórico programa de radio en la cadena KFFA en Helena. Por varios años a principios de los 40's, el dúo interpretó por toda la zona de Helena y mientras seguían haciendo el programa de radio. Entre 1944 y 1949 Lockwood tocó en West Memphis, St. Louis, Memphis y Chicago.
Cuando llegaron los años 50, Lockwood residió en Chicago y grabó como guitarrista principal en el segundo álbum de Williamson, que incluía a Willie Dixon y Otis Spann como músicos. Lockwood también tocó y grabó con Little Walter, Sunnyland Slim, Eddie Boyd y Muddy Waters.
En 1961, Lockwood se mudó a Cleveland, Ohio, donde vivió hasta su muerte. A principios de los años 60, como "Bob Lockwood, Jr., and Combo" tenía una performance regular en Loving's Grill, ubicado en la 8426 Hough Avenue. En los años 70 hasta los 90, tocaba normalente con su banda "All Stars" en muchos lugares por estados unidos y con músicos locales a través del mundo. "All Stars" lo acompañó hasta su muerte.
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