Willie Dixon

The Profile

Willie Dixon (1915–1992) was an American blues musician, songwriter, bassist and producer closely associated with Chicago blues and Chess Records. He wrote many blues standards, performed and produced records, and founded the Blues Heaven Foundation.

Wrote classics such as "Hoochie Coochie Man", "Spoonful", "I Ain't Superstitious", "Little Red Rooster" and "Back Door Man" (many recorded by other artists); worked at Chess Records as songwriter/producer/talent scout; performed as a double-bass player and singer; founded the Blues Heaven Foundation; died in 1992 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.

Three DeBaser reviews praise Willie Dixon as a pillar of Chicago blues and an influential songwriter/producer. Reviews highlight albums I Am the Blues, Willie's Blues and The Chess Box. They note Dixon's role at Chess Records and his influence on rock artists. His founding of the Blues Heaven Foundation and his songwriting credits are repeatedly mentioned.