Blues Musician. Born Carey Bell Harrington. He was a harmonica player and major influence on the Chicago blues scene for over six decades. Inspired by musician Louis Jordan, he began his career during the 1950s, later performing and recording with Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon. Some of his notable albums include "Carey Bell's Blues Harp", (1969), "Last Night", (1973), "Heartaches and Pain", (1977), "Harpslinger", (1988) and "Second Nature", (2004). He died of heart failure.
Blues Musician. Born Carey Bell Harrington. He was a harmonica player and major influence on the Chicago blues scene for over six decades. Inspired by musician Louis Jordan, he began his career during the 1950s, later performing and recording with Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon. Some of his notable albums include "Carey Bell's Blues Harp", (1969), "Last Night", (1973), "Heartaches and Pain", (1977), "Harpslinger", (1988) and "Second Nature", (2004). He died of heart failure.
Bio by: C.S.
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