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Charlie Musselwhite: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Charlie Musselwhite? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Charles Douglas Musselwhite (born January 31, 1944) is an American blues harmonica player and bandleader who came to prominence, along with Mike Bloomfield, Paul Butterfield, and Elvin Bishop, as a pivotal figure in helping to revive the Chicago Blues movement of the 1960s. He has often been identified as a "white bluesman". Musselwhite was reportedly the inspiration for Elwood Blues, the character played by Dan Aykroyd in the 1980 film, The Blues Brothers.

Quick facts about Charlie Musselwhite

  • Full name: Charlie Musselwhite
  • Born: 1944-01-31
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q1066965

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Charlie Musselwhite?

Charles Douglas Musselwhite (born January 31, 1944) is an American blues harmonica player and bandleader who came to prominence, along with Mike Bloomfield, Paul Butterfield, and Elvin Bishop, as a pivotal figure in helping to revive the Chicago Blues movement of the 1960s.

What nationality is Charlie Musselwhite?

Charlie Musselwhite is United States.

When was Charlie Musselwhite born?

Charlie Musselwhite was born on 1944-01-31.

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