Alan Wilson (musician)

Alan Wilson
Wilson in 1968
Born	(1943-07-04)July 4, 1943 Arlington, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	September 3, 1970(1970-09-03) (aged 27) Topanga, California, U.S.
Resting place	Cremated; ashes scattered in Sequoia National Park
Other names	Blind Owl, Charles Holloway, Esq
Education	Boston University
Occupations	Singer songwriter
Awards	Blues Hall of Fame Legendary Blues Artist
Musical career
Genres	Blues blues rock electric blues boogie rock
Instruments	Guitar vocals harmonica
Years active	1960–1970
Labels	Liberty Records
Musical artist
Website	alanwilsoncannedheat.com
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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. Wilson was the lead singer for the group's two biggest U.S. hit singles: "On the Road Again" and "Going Up the Country".