Born in Turkey Scratch, Arkansas, the stepson and student of the late Robert Johnson, Lockwood took his skills on one of the longest rides in the Blues. With his first recording in 1941 and his debut on KFFA's King Biscuit Hour, Lockwood became one of the most recognized artists in the South.
Lockwood's name appears everywhere in modern Blues history.
- A student of Robert Johnson.
- Solo recording artist.
- King Biscuit Flower Hour house band member.
- Chess Records studio musician.
- Bandmate to Sonny Boy Williamson II, Little Walter, Roosevelt Sykes, Sunnyland Slim, among others.
- Blues Hall of Fame inductee.
- Two-time W.C. Handy Award winner.
- Honorary Degree of "Doctor of Music" from Cleveland State University
Listen to Robert Lockwood Jr.
With the passing of Lockwood, the most prominent chapter in the Blues is closed. The last living artist from an era where the Blues was a way of life.
