Smokey Smothers

Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers American blues guitarist and singer Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers (March 21, 1929 – July 23, 1993)[1] was an American Chicago blues guitarist and singer. He was a member of Howlin' Wolf's backing band and worked with Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers, Bo Diddley, Ike Turner, J. T. Brown, Freddie King, Little Johnny Jones, Little Walter, and Willie Dixon.[2][3] His younger brother, Abe (born Albert, January 2, 1939 – November 20, 2010), was the bluesman Little Smokey Smothers, with whom he is sometimes confused.[2] Quick facts Born, Died ... Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers Born (1929-03-21)March 21, 1929 Lexington, Mississippi, U.S. Died July 23, 1993(1993-07-23) (aged 64) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Genres Chicago blues[1] Occupation(s) Musician,…

GENRES: Blues, Male Vocalist