Real Names of Blues Singers Trivia Quiz

Answer: Howlin' Wolf

Howlin' Wolf was born in Illinois in the early 1900s. By the late 1940s he was playing along side artists such as: Willie Johnson,
Willie Steele, M.T. Murphy and Junior Parker. Howlin' Wolf died in 1976; he will be forever remembered for his renditions of "Smokestack Lightnin'", "Wang Dang Doodle" and "Little Red Rooster".

Answer: Blind Willie McTell

Blind Willie McTell was born in the early 1900s. McTell was probably one of the greatest twelve-string guitarists; he recorded many classics such as "Statesboro Blues", "Lay Some Flowers on my Grave" and "Southern Can is Mine".

Answer: Skip James

Skip James was born in the early 1900s; he first learned to play the organ in his teens and by his early twenties he had also mastered the guitar and piano. His recordings include "Devil got my Woman" and "I'm so Glad"; since his death many of his lost recordings have found their way onto Compact Disc.

Answer: Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters was born in 1913 and is fondly remembered as being the father of Chicago blues. Muddy Waters cut his first record in 1941; he worked with many of the great artists of that time: Little Walter Jacobs, Jimmy Rogers, Big Crawford, Elgin Evans and Otis Spann. Many artists today still cover his songs: "I'm Ready", "Rollin' Stone" and "I Just Want to Make Love to you".

Answer: Lead Belly

Lead Belly was born in the late 1800s. Lead Belly was a master on many instruments: Twelve-string guitar, piano, mandolin, concertina, accordion and harmonica. Despite spending many years behind bars he found the time to record many classics: "Goodnight Irene", "Alabama Bound" and "Death Letter Blues".

Answer: Son House

Son House was born in the early 1900s. After learning to play the guitar, often with a bottle neck, he made his first recording in 1930 for Paramount Records and later for the Library of Congress. His most well-known songs include: "My Black Mama", "County Farm Blues" and "John the Revelator".

Answer: Lightnin' Hopkins

Lightnin' Hopkins was born in 1912 in Texas. Hopkins was a country blues guitarist who learnt his trade from Blind Lemon Jefferson. His songs include: "Penitentiary Blues", "Death Bells" and "Blues in my Bottle".

Answer: Bo Diddley

Bo Diddley was born in Mississippi in 1928; he fused rhythm and blues with Rock and Roll, bringing the blues to a wider audience. Diddly was inspired to perform after watching John Lee Hooker in action. Diddley recorded such greats as: "Diddy Wah Diddy" and "Who do you Love".

Answer: Sonny Boy Williamson ll

Sonny Boy Williamson was born in Mississippi in the late 1800s; he was a blues harmonica player who taught Howlin' Wolf how to play the harmonica. Williamson made his first recording in 1951 and is remembered for songs such as: "Your Funeral and my Trial", "Bye Bye Bird" and "Nine Below Zero".

Answer: Memphis Slim

Tennessee born, Memphis Slim moved to Chicago, Illinois and recorded for Okeh and later on in his career Bluebird Records. Memphis Slim was one of the greatest blues pianists; he worked with Big Bill Broonzy for many years before branching out on his own. Slim recorded many classics: "Steppin' Out", "Whiskey Store Blues" and "Born with the Blues".