Robert Pete Williams

Robert Pete Williams
Robert Pete Williams
	Williams in 1979
Background information
Birth name	Robert Pete Williams
Born	March 14, 1914; Zachary, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	December 31, 1980 (aged 66); Rosedale, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres	Louisiana blues
Occupations	Musician; songwriter;
Instruments	Vocals; guitar;
Years active	Late 1950s–1980
Labels	Arhoolie; Sonet;

Robert Pete Williams (March 14, 1914 – December 31, 1980)^[1] was an American Louisiana blues musician. His music characteristically employed unconventional structures and guitar tunings, and his songs are often about the time he served in prison.^[2] His song "I've Grown So Ugly" has been covered by Captain Beefheart, on his album Safe as Milk (1967), and by The Black Keys, on Rubber Factory (2004).

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