Daily Almanac - April 5

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Blues harmonica player Little Willie Foster was born on this day in 1922.
Foster Moved to Chicago around 1941 and learned to play the harmonica from
Big Walter Horton.  During his career he worked with Snooky Pryor, Baby Face
Leroy and others.
For more about the life, career and recordings of Little Willie Foster,
please visit:
http://www.eharmonica.net/willie_foster.htm

Blues harmonica player Paul Oscher was born on this day in 1950.  Paul made
Blues history when he was brought in as the first white harmonica player to
play as part of Muddy Waters' band.  He has since recorded several albums of
his own music.

Blues/Rock singer, guitar and harmonica player Bob "The Bear" Hite died on
this day in 1981.  Hite was one of the founding members of the band Canned
Heat as well as being a Blues historian who lent his expertise and knowledge
to the band.
For more about the life, career and recordings of Bob Hite, please visit:
http://www.eharmonica.net/bob%20hite.htm

Birthday Greetings go out to list member Nick Cocris, who was born on this
day in 1973.  Nick hails from Greece and has been playing Blues, Jazz and
R&B since he was twenty.  Happy Birthday, Nick!!!

That's all I have for today.  Have fun and practice.

Peter Krampert, author
The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica
http://www.eharmonica.net