RE: [Harp-L] Little Walter Guitar Player?

[chicago bluesman <chicagobluesman@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I was really intrigued by this posting and I think that person who suggested that the mystery guitarist is Sammy Lawhorn wins the prize.  I contacted my pal and musical partner, James Fraher--Jim has an extensive background in photographing blues musicians and worked with Ray Flerlage in organizing his stock photos prior to Ray's death.  The photo clearly is one of Ray's shots of Little Walter--it's from the famous series of shots where Walter is wearing a gray suit and playing a Slim X mic.   Jim drew a blank, though, about the identity of the guitarist.  He'd seen Ray's original prints from this series of shots but hadn't previously seen this one. Then I wrote to Scott Dirks, who confirmed that it's Sammy Lawhorn shown with his guitar between his legs.  Great posting of a great pic from a great session.

> From: rhartt1234@xxxxxxxxxxx
> To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:16:55 -0500
> Subject: [Harp-L] Little Walter Guitar Player?
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> Who is this guitarist with Little Walter?
> http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Hj4neqKqbSw/S36WmCH1QKI/AAAAAAAABnQ/x0ZjRTypv9w/s400/LittleWalter-RFCEA015.jpg
> Was this the same 1966 show that was recorded and issued with Otis Rush on the other side?
> Ryan
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