g, voc, 1920-1990 US, Groveton, Texas
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Blues
A.k.a. Lester B. Williams
Born June 24, 1920 in Groveton, Texas, USA Died November 13, 1990 (aged 70) Houston, Texas, USA Served in the Army during WWII. First recorded under Macy's label out of Houston (1949). Later moved to Specialty and recorded as Lester Williams And His Band, with two later releases on Don Robey's Duke label as Lester Williams And His Orchestra. Last session appears to be with Imperial in 1956. Toured Europe in 1986.
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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The Complete Recordings 1950-1954 Volume 2 / The Remaining Lester Williams 1949-1956 | Goree Carter / Lester Williams | 2003 | Compil. |
The Godfather Of Blues | Lester Williams | 1993 | Compil. |
I Can't Lose With The Stuff I Use | Lester Williams | 1993 | Compil. |
Texas Troubadour | Lester Williams | 1987 | Compil. |
Dowling Street Hop - Texas R'nB 1949-54 | Lester Williams | 1983 | Compil. |
McDonald's Daughter | Lester Williams | 1956 | Single |
Mary Lou / Texas Town | Lester Williams | 1950 | Album |
All I Need Is You / I Know That Chick | Lester Williams | 1950 | Album |
i'm So Happy I Could Jump And Shout / Wintertime Blues | Lester Williams | 1949 | Album |
If It's So Baby / I Can't Lose | The Robins / Lester Williams | Single |