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Nicknamed “King of the Harmonica” by his peers, the legendary Alex “Rice” Miller (betterknown as Sonny Boy Williamson II) was one of the most inspiring harp players in blueshistory. Though he took his name from another well-known harmonica player, no one really sounded like him. Williamson developed his own signature harmonica style, always showing a metronome-like timing and an endlessly inventive technique. His voice, with its warm, throaty vibrato and subtle nuances, was also among the most expressive in the idiom. Sonny Boy has influenced generations of players, including such […]