| NAME | Tiffani S. Ellison | |
COMMENTS |
Sonny Boy Williamson was the brother of my late maternal grandfather. I am a member of Blairs Chapel CME Church where he is buried and was a teenager when a highway marker was dedicated in his memory in Jackson, TN. An annual blues fest known as the "Shannon Street Blues Fest" was initiated in 1992 in downtown Jackson in memory of Sonny Boy, my great-uncle. This event allows current blues artists to perform while keeping sacred the music of Sonny Boy and others like him. My family especially my grandfather were recognized at this event and for the first time Sonny Boy began to receive the recognition that he was long overdue. He is still remembered as a legend and Jackson is proud to be the place of his birth. I finally had a chance to hear his music and enjoyed the harmonica melody. My family is proud to claim John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson as part of our legacy. | |
| DATE | Tuesday, December 30th 2008 - 05:05:50 PM | |
| NAME | Bobby Harpman | |
COMMENTS |
The First and Foremost Blues Harp Player. Your legend will live on. "Lord Have Mercy" | |
| DATE | Friday, July 20th 2007 - 07:30:57 PM | |
| NAME | mr Benshila from PARIS | |
COMMENTS |
Thank you very kindly,thank you Sonny Boy! | |
| DATE | Sunday, June 24th 2007 - 02:53:53 PM | |
| NAME | Jeffery D. Reid | |
COMMENTS |
What an honor to have a legend the likes of Sonny Boy Williamson to be laid to rest in the Blairs Chapel Cemetary. "RIP" | |
| DATE | Thursday, January 18th 2007 - 11:11:09 PM | |
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