voc, 1920-1978 US, Houston
Singer / Songwriter
A.k.a. James Douglas Waynes Larry Evans Wee Willie Wayne
James Douglas Wayne (March 3, 1920, or April 17, 1924 – possibly March 31, 1978), who recorded in the 1950s and early 1960s as James Waynes, James Wayne, and Wee Willie Wayne, was an American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter and musician. He recorded "a fine blend of Texas blues and New Orleans R&B". He had a no.2 hit on the Billboard R&B chart in 1951 with the song "Tend To Your Business", and that year also recorded one of the earliest versions of the widely-performed song "Junco Partner".