William James "Willie" Dixon (July 1, 1915 - January 29, 1992) was a American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. Next to Muddy Waters, he was the most influential person in shaping the post World War II sound of the Chicago blues. He also was an important link between the blues and rock and roll, working with Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley in the late 1950s. His songs were covered by some of the biggest artists of more recent times, including Bob Dylan, Cream, Led Zeppelin, Foghat, The Yardbirds, The Rolling Stones, Queen, The Doors, The Allman Brothers Band, the Grateful Dead, and a posthumous duet with Colin James.
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