Music Review: Billy Boy Arnold - Billy Boy Sings Sonny Boy
A fine tribute to one of the harmonica's true innovators... The story goes that, as a boy growing up in Chicago, Billy Boy Arnold once knocked on the door of his idol, Sonny Boy Williamson, to ask the master for harmonica lessons. Whether Mr. Williamson recognized raw talent right from the start, or simply admired Arnold’s chutzpah, he graciously took the youngster in, teaching young Billy Boy the...
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Taken: Extended Cut (also Blu-ray). Taken is a thrilling ride from start to finish. Yes, it does feature human trafficking
