1937, Osceola, Arkansas – September 7, 1993) Born Walter Williams in Osceola, Arkansas, and before his four-year tour of duty in the U.S. Air Force ended in 1956, Lefty began to play the guitar. When he returned to Chicago later that year, he came under the tutelage of Lacy Gibson and Earl Hooker. In 1958, Lefty joined Sonny Thompson's road band, playing rhythm 'n' blues throughout the country. During a gig in Seattle, a left-handed teenage guitarist named Jimi Hendrix, hung out with, and was influenced by, Lefty Dizz. In 1960, Lefty moved to Detroit, where he remained for four years, working with Junior Cannady and John Lee Hooker. From 1964 to 1971, Lefty worked with Junior Wells, during which time they toured the U.S., Canada, Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia, the Fiji Islands and Indonesia. Lefty then joined Hound Dog Taylor and the Houserockers, performing extensively until Hound Dog's passing in late 1975. He then formed his own band, Lefty Dizz and Shock Treatment. His most well-known compositions include "Bad Avenue", "I Found Out", If I Could Just Get My Hands on What I Got My Eyes On", Funny Acting Woman", "Somebody Stole My Christmas" and "Ain't It Nice to be Loved". Lefty Dizz died from esophageal cancer on September 7, 1993, at age 56, in Chicago. Johnny Drummer (born March 1, 1938). Singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter. Little Arthur Duncan (February 5, 1934, Indianola, Mississippi – August 20, 2008). Moved to Chicago in 1950 and accompanied Earl Hooker in the 1950s. He released three solo albums. Champion Jack Dupree (born 1908, 1909, or 1910 [disputed], died January 21, 1992). Pianist. E Robert "Big Mojo" Elem (January 22, 1928 – February 5, 1997). Bass guitarist and singer. F Paul Filipowicz (born March 24, 1950). Singer, guitarist, harmonica player and songwriter. A 2015 inductee to the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame. Billy Flynn (born August 11, 1956). Electric guitarist, singer and songwriter. "Baby Face" Leroy Foster (February 1, 1923 – May 26, 1958). Singer, guitarist, and drummer. Little Willy Foster (April 5 or April 20, 1922 – November 25, 1987). Harmonica player, singer, and songwriter. Steve Freund (born July 20, 1952). Guitarist, singer, bandleader and record producer. G Lacy Gibson (May 1, 1936 – April 11, 2011). Guitarist, singer and songwriter. Jazz Gillum (September 11, 1904 – March 29, 1966). Harmonica player. Good Rockin' Charles (March 4, 1933, Tuscaloosa, Alabama – May