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Detroit Junior

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American blues musician

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  • The Junior League of Detroit presents Follies 1959
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Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1931-10-26
Active to
2005-08-09

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Emery "Detroit Junior" Williams, Jr. (October 26, 1931 – August 9, 2005) was an American, Chicago blues pianist, singer, and songwriter. He is known for songs such as "So Unhappy", "Call My Job", "If I Hadn't Been High", "Ella" and "Money Tree". His songs have been covered by a.o. Koko Taylor and Albert King. Born in Haynes, Arkansas, Detroit recorded his first single, "Money Tree" with the Bea & Baby Records label in 1960. His first full album, Chicago Urban Blues, was released in the early 19

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Haynes
Place of death
Chicago
Occupation
singer
Instrument
voice
Record label
Chess Records
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date of death
2005-08-09
date of birth
1931-10-26
start of work period
2005-00-00
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