Odie Payne

Odie Payne (August 27, 1926 – March 1, 1989) was an American Chicago blues drummer. Over his long career he worked with a range of musicians, including Sonny Boy Williamson II, Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers, Eddie Taylor, Little Johnny Jones, Tampa Red, Otis Rush, Yank Rachell, Sleepy John Estes, Little Brother Montgomery, Memphis Minnie, Magic Sam, Chuck Berry, and Buddy Guy. The technique called for Payne to use both hands to produce the shuffle effect.

Payne appears to have had a songwriting credit for the song "Say Man," which was recorded by both Bo Diddley and Willie Mabon, although Payne's name did not appear on every version published.

Payne died in Chicago on March 1, 1989, at the age of 62.

Discography

With Magic Sam West Side Soul (Delmark, 1967) Black Magic (Delmark, 1968) Magic Touch (Black Magic, 1966 ) with Shakey Jake The Magic Sam Legacy (Delmark, 1967/68 ) Rockin' Wild in Chicago (Delmark, 1963/64/66/68 )

With Elmore James Slide Guitar Master (Proper Records, 1951-1955 )