U.P. Wilson
Huary Perry "U.P." Wilson (September 4, 1934 – September 22, 2004) was an American electric blues guitarist and singer who performed Texas blues. He recorded five albums for JSP Records, the first being Boogie Boy! The Texas Guitar Tornado Returns! He was known for playing a style of deep Southern soul blues that was gospel inflected.
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U.P. Wilson at the Hi Hat Lounge in Fort Worth, Texas. April, 1993. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Huary Perry Wilson |
| Also known as | Texas Tornado, Atomic Guitar |
| Born | September 4, 1934 Catto Parish, Shreveport, Louisiana, United States |
| Died | September 22, 2004 (aged 70) Paris, France |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1960s–2004 |
| Labels | JSP, various |
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