Arnold, Billy Boy
(*1935)> HARMONICA PLAYER · VOCALIST
Arnold, Billy Boy William Arnold; 16 September 1935; Chicago, IL Harmonica player and vocalist. He took a few lessons with Sonny Boy (John Lee) Williamson in 1948 and was very influenced by his style. Made his recording debut for a small local label as a teenager in 1952, issued by the company under the name Billy Boy Arnold. Although not his own choice, he decided to retain the name. Arnold joined Bo Diddley's trio and played harmonica on the hit single “ Hey Bo Diddley ”/“I'm a Man” in 1955…