Otis “Big Smokey” Smothers (March 21, 1929 – July 23, 1993) was an African American, Chicago blues guitarist and singer. He was once a member of Howlin’ Wolf’s backing band, and worked variously 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), became known as the bluesman Little Smokey Smothers, with whom he is sometimes confused. Smothers, who was African‑American, was born in Lexington, Mississippi, and learned to play both harmonica and guitar from his aunt. He moved to Chicago in 1946. Career His first stage appearance was with Johnny Williams and Johnny “Man” Young. In the early 1950s he performed with his cousin Lester Davenport, as well as Arthur “Big Boy” Spires, Earl Hooker, Henry Strong, and Bo Diddley.In 1956 and 1957, Howlin’ Wolf invited Smothers to play rhythm guitar on several recordings for Chess Records, including “Who’s Been Talking,” “Tell Me,” “Change My Way,” “Goin’ Back Home,” “The Natchez Burning,” and “I Asked for Water.”
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