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Wet Willie

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Wet Willie are an American southern rock band from Mobile, Alabama, formed in 1969. They blend southern rock with soul, funk and R&B; Keep On Smilin' is widely cited as their classic release and Drippin' Wet as a notable live record.

Formed in 1969 in Mobile, Alabama. Early lineup and core members (as cited in reviews) include Jimmy Hall (vocals, harmonica, sax), Jack Hall (bass), Rick/Ricky Hirsch (guitar) and a keyboardist John Anthony. The band recorded for Capricorn Records. Reviews note the addition of backing singers known as the Williettes, a praised live album Drippin' Wet, and the 1973 success of Keep On Smilin'. Reviewers report lineup changes over time and mention Jimmy Hall pursuing a solo career in 1980.

DeBaser hosts a handful of positive reviews praising Wet Willie's blend of southern rock, soul, funk and R&B. Keep On Smilin' is repeatedly highlighted as the band's classic breakthrough. Reviewers note strong live performances (Drippin' Wet) and the band's energetic, horn-driven sound. Jimmy Hall's vocals and harmonica/sax work are frequently praised.

For:Fans of 1970s southern rock, soul and funk; listeners who like horn-driven R&B rock and classic live albums.

 In Alabama, deep in the heart of Dixieland, a certain Lewis Ross decided in 1969 to form a band and try to make it big in the music world (and who wasn’t doing that at the time?).

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 The most overwhelming track of this excellent debut is certainly the famous Shame, Shame, Shame, one of their most famous and successful standouts, a little funk/blues gem enriched by an absolutely overwhelming and contagious harmonica layer.

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