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Alan Christie Wilson (July 4, 1943 – September 3, 1970), nicknamed "Blind Owl", was an American musician, best known as the co-founder, leader, co-lead singer, and primary composer of the blues band Canned Heat. He sang and played harmonica and guitar with the group live and on recordings.
Cofundador de la banda Canned Heat en 1965, el paso de Wilson por el mundo musical se tradujo en actuaciones en el Festival de Monterrey de 1967 y en el de Woodstock de 1969, convirtiéndolo en figura mítica de la música blues-rock.
Learn about the life and music of Alan Wilson, a pioneer of blues-rock and cofounder of Canned Heat. Discover his influences, achievements, and tragic death in this comprehensive biography.
19 de oct. de 2018 · They haven’t been since September 1970, when Alan ‘Blind Owl’ Wilson – guitarist, co-founder and the band’s beating musical heart – died in mysterious circumstances near their lead singer’s house.
Alan Wilson ayudó a redescubrir al cantante de blues Son House, acompañándole en su álbum de retorno en 1965. El grupo, que también se encontraba bien equipado, buscaba un contrato con la compañía Liberty Records, a través de la personalidad de Albert Collins, conocido bluesero.
Alan Wilson de Canned Heat vivió su propio cruce de caminos con el blues convirtiéndose en un valedor de músicos como Son House, Sunnyland Slim… aquí repasamos algunos de esos discos. Canned Heat son protagonistas de las páginas de This Is Rock. Una banda que llevó el “Easy Rider” en el motor de su corazón roquero.
4 de jul. de 2020 · Blind Owl Wilson, born on 4 July 1943, but who died at the age of just 27, was the co-founder and principal writer with Canned Heat. This is their story.
