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Willis Earl Beal: Artist You Should Know

From KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole: In this world of artists grooming themselves for success, its refreshing to see uncompromised authenticity. There’s only one person he’s trying to be and he’s…

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By Jeremy Sole • Mar 6, 2012 • 1 min read

From KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole:

In this world of artists grooming themselves for success, its refreshing to see uncompromised authenticity. There’s only one person he’s trying to be and he’s already him.

This video paints a perfect picture of a man who wears his soul on his sleeve. His music howls with echoes of bluesmen we just don’t see these days.

— Jeremy Sole

Editor’s Note: Beale will be at the Autry Heritage Court on May 2.

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