Smokey Smothers

Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers (March 21, 1929 – July 23, 1993) was an American Chicago blues guitarist and singer. He was a member of Howlin' Wolf's backing band and worked with Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers, Bo Diddley, Ike Turner, J. T. Brown, Freddie King, Little Johnny Jones, Little Walter, and Willie Dixon. His younger brother, Abe (born Albert, January 2, 1939 – November 20, 2010), was the bluesman Little Smokey Smothers, with whom he is sometimes confused.

The Chosen EP - 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Chicago Blues From Federal Records - 2020-05-27T00:00:00.000000Z

The King Records R&B Anthology - Volume 3 - 2020-04-15T00:00:00.000000Z

The King R&B Vol. 3 of 4 - 2019-03-14T00:00:00.000000Z

The Ultimate Old School R&B - 2016-08-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Blues Duets & Collaborations - 2015-12-18T00:00:00.000000Z

50 Piano Blues Classics - 2015-05-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Famous Blues Songs - 2015-03-30T00:00:00.000000Z

Blues for the Good Times - 2014-11-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Electric Blues Legends - 2014-08-16T00:00:00.000000Z

American Blues Essentials - 2014-05-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Blues Oldies - 2014-05-15T00:00:00.000000Z

The Greatest Mellow Blues - 2014-05-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Blues Crazy - 20 Rare Blues Tracks - 2014-05-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Chicago, Home of the Blues - 2014-01-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Blues: Wicked Wit - 2013-10-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Blues Songs That Changed the World - 2013-10-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Top 20 West Coast Blues - 2013-10-22T00:00:00.000000Z

The Greatest Blues Duets - 2013-10-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Traveling Blues - 2013-10-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Sleazy Blues - 2013-09-17T00:00:00.000000Z

The Blues Live and Loud - 2013-09-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Essential Driving Blues - 2013-08-27T00:00:00.000000Z

Discover Modern Blues Guitarists - 2013-07-09T00:00:00.000000Z

Twist & Shout And Other Great R & B Hits - 2009-07-03T00:00:00.000000Z

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