Little Sonny
Little Sonny | |
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Sonny, c. 1981 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Aaron Willis |
| Born | October 6, 1932 Greensboro, Alabama, United States |
| Genres | Electric blues |
| Occupations | Musician, harmonicist, singer, songwriter, photographer |
| Instrument(s) | Harmonica, vocals |
| Years active | 1952–present |
| Labels | Stax, Sequel, P-Vine |
Little Sonny (born Aaron Willis; October 6, 1932, in Greensboro, Alabama) is an American electric blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. His early mentor and inspiration was Sonny Boy Williamson II. Nevertheless, Little Sonny stated that his nickname was originated by his mother: "[She] called me 'Sonny boy' from the time I can remember." He has released eight albums, including three for a subsidiary of Stax Records. His 1973 release, Hard Goin' Up, reached the Top 50 in the Billboard R&B chart.