Charlie Musselwhite
b. 31 January 1944, Mississippi, USA. Musselwhite grew up in Memphis where he was inspired to learn harmonica by hearing Sonny Terry on the radio. In 1962, Musselwhite moved to Chicago, performing with Johnny Young, Big Joe Williams and J.B. Hutto. He also linked up with another white blues musician, Mike Bloomfield before the latter went on to join Paul Butterfield's group, Musselwhite emigrated to California, making his first solo recordings for Vanguard. From 1974-75 he made two albums for Chris Strachwitz's Arhoolie label and later cut an instructional record for Stefan Grossman's Kickin’ Mule. A growing reputation made Musselwhite a favourite on the festival circuits in the USA and Europe. MELLOW DEEwas recorded during a German tour while CAMBRIDGE BLUES was recorded live at Britain's leading folk festival for Mike Vernon's Blue Horizon label. In 1990, Musselwhite joined Alligator, where John Lee Hooker guested on his 1991 album. Although heavily influenced by Little Walter, Louis Myers and Junior Wells Musselwhite has made his own niche and is probably today's most popular white blues harmonica player.