Little Mack Simmons
African American, Chicago blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter
About Little Mack Simmons
Lived 1933 – 2000 (aged 67). Little Mack Simmons was an American musician, singer-songwriter and singer.
Malcolm "Little Mack" Simmons (January 25, 1933 – October 24, 2000) In his youth, he befriended James Cotton, and both learned to play the harmonica as they were growing up. Simmons relocated to St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 18 and worked on the railroad. Around this time he made his stage debut with Robert Nighthawk.
Discography Albums Blue Lights, 1975 (Black & Blue Records, France) Love Will Make a Way Somehow, 1978 (Simmons Records) High & Lonesome, 1995 (St. George Records) Come Back to Me Baby, 1996 (Wolf Records) Little Mack Is Back, 1997 (Electro-Fi Records) Somewhere On Down the Line, 1998 (Electro-Fi) The Last Sessions, 2001 (Blues Special Records) The Best of Little Mack Simmons, 2001 (Electro-Fi)
Singles "Come Back to Me Baby" "Jumpin' at Cadillac" with James Cotton "Times Gettin' Tougher" "You Mistreated Me Baby" "I Need Love" "I Play for Keeps" "I'm Happy Now" "Don't Leave Me Now" "When the Lord Stands By" "Inflation Blues"
Appearances With Earl Hooker
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Who was Little Mack Simmons?
African American, Chicago blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter (1933–2000)
When was Little Mack Simmons born?
Little Mack Simmons was born on 25 January 1933 in Twist.
When did Little Mack Simmons die?
Little Mack Simmons died on 24 October 2000 in Chicago.
What was Little Mack Simmons's occupation?
Little Mack Simmons was a musician, singer-songwriter and singer.
What nationality was Little Mack Simmons?
Little Mack Simmons was American.
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