Robert Lockwood Jr., also known as Robert Jr Lockwood, (March 27, 1915–November 21, 2006) was an American blues guitarist who recorded for Chess Records in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a longtime collaborator and Chess Records studio guitarist for Sonny Boy Williamson II. March 27 is the 86th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (87th in leap years). ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... November 21 is the 325th day of the year (326th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Blues music redirects here. ... The Chess Records logo, as featured on this Memphis Slim single. ... Sonny Boy Williamson, circa 1964 Aleck Rice Miller (December 5, 1899 - May 25, 1965), a. ...

Early life

Robert Lockwood Jr. was born in Turkey Scratch, a hamlet west of Helena, Arkansas. He started playing the organ in his father's church at the age of 8. The famous bluesman Robert Johnson lived with Lockwood's mother for 10 years off and on after his parents' divorce. Lockwood learned from Johnson not only how to play guitar, but timing and stage presence as well. Because of his personal and professional association with the music of Robert Johnson, he became known as "Robert Junior" Lockwood. It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Helena-West Helena, Arkansas. ... Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) is among the most famous Delta Blues musicians and arguably the most influential. ...

Early career

By age 15, Lockwood was playing professionally at parties in the Helena area. He often played with his quasi-stepfather figure, Johnson, but also occasionally with Rice Miller (Sonny Boy Williamson II) or Johnny Shines. Lockwood played at fish fries, juke joints, and street corners throughout the Mississippi Delta in the 1930s. An anecdote from Lockwood's website claims that on one occasion Robert Johnson played on one side of the Sunflower River, while Lockwood played on the other, with the people of Clarksville, Mississippi milling about the bridge, unable to tell which guitarist was the real Robert Johnson. Sonny Boy Williamson, circa 1964 Aleck Rice Miller (December 5, 1899 - May 25, 1965), a. ... Johnny Shines (1915-1992) was an American blues guitarist. ... The shared flood plain of the Yazoo and Mississippi Rivers The Mississippi Delta is the distinct northwest section of the state of Mississippi that lies between the Mississippi and Yazoo Rivers. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

Lockwood played with Sonny Boy Williamson II (Rice Miller) in the Clarksdale, Mississippi area in 1938 and 1939. He also played with Howlin' Wolf and others in Memphis, Tennessee around 1938. From 1939 to 1940 he split his time playing in St. Louis, Missouri, Chicago, Illinois and Helena.^[1] Clarksdale is a city in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States. ... Chester Arthur Burnett (June 10, 1910 – January 10, 1976), better known as Howlin Wolf or sometimes, The Howlin Wolf, was an influential blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The River City, The Bluff City, M-Town Location Location in Shelby County and the state of Tennessee Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Tennessee Shelby County Mayor W. W. Herenton (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 294. ... Nickname: Gateway City, Gateway to the West, or Mound City Location in the state of Missouri Coordinates: Country United States State Missouri County Independent City Mayor Francis G. Slay (D) Area    - City 66. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ...

In 1941, Lockwood made his first recordings with Doc Clayton in the "Bluebird" sessions, held in Aurora, Illinois. During these sessions, he cut four singles in his name, which were early versions of his staple repertoire.[1] The recordings were released on Bluebird Records. This article is about the year. ... Nickname: City of Lights Location in Chicagoland Country United States State Illinois Counties Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will Mayor Tom Weisner (D) Area    - City 102. ... Bluebird Records was a sub-label of RCA Victor created to counter ARC Records on the 3 records for a dollar market. ...

Also in 1941, Lockwood and Williamson were featured on the very first King Biscuit Time radio show at the historic KFFA station in Helena. For several years in the early 1940s the pair played together in and around Helena and continued to be associated with King Biscuit Time. From about 1944 to 1949 Lockwood played in West Memphis, Arkansas, St. Louis, Chicago and Memphis.^[1] King Biscuit Time is the longest running daily radio broadcast in history and the most famous live blues radio program. ... KFFA is an AM radio station, 1360 AM on the dial, located in Helena, Arkansas. ... West Memphis is a city located in Crittenden County, Arkansas. ...

In 1950 Lockwood settled in Chicago and in the 1950s played on Williamson's second Chess Records album which also included Willie Dixon and Otis Spann. Lockwood also performed and/or recorded with Little Walter, Sunnyland Slim, Eddie Boyd and Muddy Waters. The 1950s was the decade spanning the years 1950 to 1959. ... The Chess Records logo, as featured on this Memphis Slim single. ... Willie Dixons style of blues was one of the inspirations for a new generation of music, rock and roll. ... Otis Spann (March 21, 1930 – April 24, 1970) was an American blues musician. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Albert Sunnyland Slim Luandrew (September 5, 1907–1995), was a blues pianist born on a farm near Vance, Mississippi. ... Edward Riley Boyd known as Eddie Boyd (November 25, 1914–July 13, 1994) was a blues piano player born on Stovalls Plantation near Clarksdale, Mississippi, where Muddy Waters also lived. ... McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1915 or 1913 – April 30, 1983), better known as Muddy Waters, was an American blues musician and is generally considered the father of Chicago blues. ...

Influence on others

Lockwood was an early influence of B.B. King and played with King during his early career in Memphis, Tennessee. Riley B. King aka B. B. King (b. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The River City, The Bluff City, M-Town Location Location in Shelby County and the state of Tennessee Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Tennessee Shelby County Mayor W. W. Herenton (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 294. ...

In 1961 Lockwood moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he resided until his death. 1961 (MCMLXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1961 calendar). ... Nickname: The Forest City Motto: Progress and Prosperity Location in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA Coordinates: Country United States State Ohio County Cuyahoga Founded 1796 Incorporated 1836 Mayor Frank G. Jackson (D) Area    - City 82. ...

Lockwood played at Cleveland's Fat Fish Blue (corner of Prospect and Ontario, downtown Cleveland) every Wednesday night at 8 p.m.

Memorial notice

To Friends and valued Fans of Robert Lockwood Jr.:

Your cards and well wishes are greatly appreciated.

You are welcome to send cards and flowers to the Funeral Director at the House of Wills located at 14711 Harvard Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44128.

Robert Lockwood Jr. may be viewed by the General Public at the Old Stone Church located on Public Square in downtown Cleveland on December 1, 2006 from the hours of 4pm - 8pm. The funeral will be held on December 2nd at 11am at the Old Stone Church.

Roberts fans, young and old, meant a great deal to enriching his life. Please take this opportunity to say farewell to a man who meant a great deal us all.

Thank you for your support and love.

Sincerely, Mary Lockwood

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Harris, Sheldon. Blues Who's Who. 1979.

External links

• http://www.robertlockwood.com/
• http://www.blueshoeproject.org/
• http://www.blueshoetimes.com
• http://www.ponderosastomp.com/music_more.php/135/Robert+JR.+Lockwood
• "Robert Lockwood Jr., Cleveland's great bluesman, dies at 91", Cleveland Plain Dealer, November 22, 2006
• "Robert Lockwood Jr.; Disciple Of Blues Legend Robert Johnson" Washington Post, Thursday, 23 November 2006, Section B, pg 6.
• Lockwood Remembrance Washington Post, Thursday, 23 November 2006, Section C, pg 1.]]