Billy Branch

Billy Branch
Branch at the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise, 2008
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Earl Branch
Born (1951-10-03) October 3, 1951
Great Lakes, Illinois, U.S.
GenresChicago blues
OccupationMusician
InstrumentHarmonica
Years active1970s–present

William Earl Branch (born October 3, 1951) is an American blues harmonica player of Chicago blues. He is a three-time Grammy nominee, a retired two-term governor of the Chicago Grammy Chapter, an Emmy Award winner , and a winner of the Addy Award. In addition, he has received numerous humanitarian and music awards.