Browsing: Willie Mitchell

Born Sylvester Thompson on July 1st, 1936 in Holly Springs, Mississippi, he moved with his family to Chicago in 1950.

From nearly dying in childbirth, to playing his first professional gig at age 12, to becoming a father at 15, to being one of the most sought-after studio drummers in history, to his status as living legend, ‘Timekeeper: My Life in Rhythm’ is Howard Grimes’ unvarnished life story.

The blues made Paul Rodgers wonder, imagine…

Find out what “Bag” musicians are referring to… and it’s powerful gangster origins!