Boogie Bill Webb was an American Louisiana blues and RampB guitarist, singer and songwriter. His music combined Mississippi country blues with New Orleans RampB. His bestknown recordings are Bad Dog and Drinkin and Stinkin. Despite a lengthy career, Webb released only one album.
Webb was born in Jackson, Mississippi. His got his first guitar at the age of eight, made from a cigar box and strung with screen wire. His greatest influence was Tommy Johnson. With a real guitar obtained when he was a teenager, he won a talent show in 1947. He subsequently appeared briefly in the musical film The Jackson Jive. He moved to New Orleans in 1952.
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