Wilbert Harrison: One Man Band
John Abbey, Blues & Soul, May 1970
ALMOST WITHOUT WARNING, Wilbert Harrison arrived in London during mid-April to appear with Creedence Clearwater at London's Royal Albert Hall concerts. Wilbert was chosen by the group because they genuinely appreciate his entertaining one-man band show. In the States, he frequently tours and appears with Creedence.
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