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Willie Mabon was an American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter known for his influential Chicago blues style during the 1950s.
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**Willie Mabon**
**Definition:**
Willie Mabon was an American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter known for his influential Chicago blues style during the 1950s.
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Willie Mabon (1925–1985) was a prominent figure in the post-war Chicago blues scene. Born in Louisiana, he moved to Chicago where he developed a distinctive piano-driven blues sound. Mabon’s 1952 hit „I Don’t Know” topped the Billboard R&B chart, marking one of the first blues records to achieve such commercial success. Throughout his career, he recorded for several labels, including Chess Records, and was known for blending traditional blues with a more urban, rhythmic style. Mabon’s work influenced later blues and rock musicians, contributing to the evolution of electric blues. Despite a decline in popularity during the 1960s, he continued performing until his death in 1985.
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Willie Mabon was an American blues pianist and singer known for his 1950s Chicago blues hits. He played a key role in popularizing electric blues music.