Willie Cobbs

Willie Cobbs

Willie Cobbs (July 15 1932 – ) is a blues singer and harmonica player. He is best known for his song "You Don't Love Me".

Cobbs was born in Smale, Arkansas and moved to Chicago in 1951, occasionally performing in local clubs. He served in the American armed forces and then returned to Chicago, recording a number of singles. He went on to release the albums "Hey Little Girl" for the Wilco label in 1986 and "Down to Earth" on the Rooster Blues label in 1994. Cobbs has performed at the King Biscuit Blues Festival and the Chicago Blues Festival. [Santelli, Robert. "The Big Book of Blues", Penguin Books, page 112, (2001) - ISBN 0141001453] Cobbs also appeared in the 1991 film "Mississippi Masala"; he performed the songs "Angel From Heaven" and "Sad Feelin"' for the film. [imdb title|0102456|Mississippi Masala]

"You Don't Love Me" has been covered by various artists including The Allman Brothers Band, the Grateful Dead, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers and Junior Wells.

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