December 15, 1929 - Golden "Big" Wheeler

2015-12-15 00:00:00

Golden "Big" Wheeler (December 15, 1929 - July 20, 1998) was an American Chicago blues and electric blues singer, harmonicist and songwriter. He released two albums in his lifetime, and is best known for his recordings of the songs "Damn Good Mojo" and "Bone Orchard". He worked with the Ice Cream Men and Jimmy Johnson, and was the brother of fellow blues musician, James Wheeler.

 

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