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Lil’ Son Jackson - Groundhog Blues

Lil’ Son Jackson - Groundhog Blues
  • Composed by: Melvin Lil' Son Jackson
  • Released in: 1981
  • Genre: Blues

"Lil' Son Jackson decided to pursue a career in blues music. He recorded for Imperial Records between 1950 and 1954, both as a solo artist and with a backing band. His 1950 tune Rockin' and Rollin" was recast by later musicians."

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