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This is a list of musicians that are notable for their harmonica playing skills. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources .
Don Les (Dominic Leshinski) (1914–1994) (bass harmonica diatonic harmonica) was born in Lorain, Ohio, [2] with congenital cataracts.He was able to see again at the age of twelve after a "couple of operations," but even as an adult his vision was only about 30% of normal. [3]
He was the first harmonicist to adopt an all-classical repertoire and, along with Larry Adler and Tommy Reilly, established the harmonica as a serious instrument for classical music. In addition to performing, Sebastian increased the range of classical music available for the harmonica by transcribing numerous existing classical works for the ...
Gary Alan Primich was born in Chicago, Illinois, but grew up in nearby Hobart, Indiana, where he attended Hobart High School.In 1984, after he graduated with a Bachelor's degree from Indiana University, Primich relocated to Austin, Texas.
Seward Daward Shah, known as Harmonica Shah (born March 31, 1946) [1] is an American Detroit and electric blues harmonicist and singer. [2] [3] His playing was influenced by Junior Wells, Jimmy Reed, Little Walter, Lazy Lester, and Little Sonny. [2]
William J. Dicey (May 25, 1936 – March 17, 1993) [1] [2] was an American blues harmonicist, singer and songwriter. He recorded two live albums and one studio album in his own name, as well as playing the harmonica and singing on a number of other musician's recordings.
Eugene P. Pittman (born May 10, 1947), better known as Gene "Birdlegg" Pittman, is an American blues harmonicist, singer and songwriter. [1] He was inspired by the harmonica playing and styling of Sonny Boy Williamson II and Sonny Terry, [2] and started playing the harmonica in 1974, turning fully professional three years later.
Terry W. "Harmonica" Bean (born January 26, 1961) [1] [2] [3] is an American blues harmonicist, guitarist and songwriter.He has released seven albums since 2001, and appeared in three film documentaries charting present day blues experiences.