Junior Wells

Biography

Junior Wells was a renowned American singer, harmonica player, and recording artist born Amos Wells Blakemore Jr. on December 9, 1934. He rose to prominence with his signature song "Messin' with the Kid" and the critically acclaimed album Hoodoo Man Blues in 1965, described as one of the classic blues albums of the decade. A fixture on the blues scene, Wells collaborated with notable musicians like Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy, crossing over to rock audiences while touring with the Rolling Stones.