Carey Bell Biography

Carey Bell biography

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NAME: Carey Bell
OCCUPATION: Musician
BIRTH DATE: November 14, 1936
DEATH DATE: May 06, 2007
PLACE OF BIRTH: Macon, Mississippi
PLACE OF DEATH: Chicago, Illinois
Full Name: Carey Bell Harrington

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Carey Bell was a famous harmonica player who got his start in the Chicago blues scene. He played with Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon.

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Profile

Blues harmonica player Carey Bell was born on November 14, 1936, in Macon, Mississippi. He moved to Chicago in 1956. He studied under Little Walter and Big Walter and later toured with Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon. In 1998, he received the W.C. Handy Award for traditional blues artist of the year. He died on May 6, 2007.