He was born Joe Willie Perkins in Belzoni , Belzoni , on July 7 , 1913 . `` His legacy has informed and inspired so many generations , and will continue to do so for many more to come . '' Perkins won 14 Grammy Awards and a lifetime achievement award . He played in The Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award band for 12 years . Perkins releases two albums July 7 , 1913 .
He was born Joe Willie Perkins in Belzoni , Belzoni , on July 7 , 1913 . Perkins won 14 Grammy Awards and a lifetime achievement award . He played in The Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award band for 12 years . Perkins releases two albums July 7 , 1913 .