Billy Branch
American Chicago blues musician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the stream in Missouri also known as "Billy Branch", see Billys Branch.
Billy Branch (born William Earl Branch, October 3, 1951) is an American blues harmonica player and singer of Chicago blues. Branch is a three-time Grammy nominee, a retired two-term governor of the Chicago Grammy Chapter, an Emmy Award winner, and a winner of the Addy Award. In addition, he has received numerous humanitarian and music awards.
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Birth name | William Earl Branch |
Born | (1951-10-03) October 3, 1951 (age 72) Great Lakes, Illinois, United States |
Genres | Chicago blues |
Occupation(s) | Harmonicist, singer |
Instrument(s) | Harmonica |
Years active | 1970s–present |
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