ALBERT COLLINS LIVE AT THE EL MACOMBO 1973 TV
Late 40s - formed own group working at Monte Carlo Club, New Olympia Club, Henry's Swing Club, Vogue Lounge, Huddy Color Bar, Sensation Club and others, Detroit areaġ948-50 - recorded for King, Detroit MI - recorded for Dancelandġ949 - frequently worked at jazz concerts and local TV shows, Detroit areaĮarly 50s - worked at Circle Club, Flint MI
Late 20s - raised and worked outside music on the farm of his stepfather William Moore from childhood - frequently sang spirituals in the local church, Clarksdale MSĬ1929-31 - first instrument was an inner-tube on a barn door, later learning guitar from William Moore - frequently worked with William Moore at local country suppers, fish-fries and dances in the areaġ931 - ran away from hometo work outside music, Memphis TNġ931-33 - worked with Robert Nighthawk, Eddie Love, Joe Willard and others in local clubs, tonks and jointsġ933 into 40s - moved to Cincinati OH to work outside music - frequently worked with gospel groups such as The Big Six (1938), The Delta Big Four (1940), The Fairfield Four (1942), Cincinnati areaįrom 1943 - moved to Detroit MI to work outside music Member of: The Big Six, The Delta Big Four, The Fairfield Four, John Lee's Ground Hogs Personal: father William Hooker, mother Minnie Ramsey, stepfather William Moore. Other Names: Birmingham Sam, John Lee Booker, Little Pork Chops, Boogie Man, John Lee Cooker, Delta John, John Lee, Johnny Lee, Texas Slim, Johnny Williams