Bubba Brown

b Dec 8, 1997 Dubuque, IA

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Betty Haskins - Bettye LaVette

b January 29, 1946 - Muskegon, MI

Handy Award winner - 2004, 2008

At age 16 had a big hit with, "My Man - He's A Lovin' Man." Toured with James Brown and Otis Redding; and worked with Cab Calloway. In January-2009 Bettye sang at Barrack Obama's inauguration.

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Brad Webb

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Robert "Bilbo" Walker Jr.
Little Junior Bilbo

b February 19, 1937 - Borden Plantation, Clarksdale, MS

Started playing at age 8 along with his father, and is self taught on piano, guitar, and drums. Bilbo Jr. watched Ike Turner and later on listened to Chuck Berry while developing his own wild style. Started playing in Chicago and played on Maxwell Street from 1957 to 1973. Then he moved to Bakersfield, CA as he liked California. In addition to his musical ability, Bilbo also produced albums for Marvin Gaye and Smokey Robinson. In 2009, Bilbo can be often found around Clarksdale, MS playing in a Juke. If you run into Little Junior Bilbo, stop and say Hi as he is a fun and personable guy.