Abu Talib (musician)
Abu Talib (* as Fred Leroy Robinson, February 24, 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee; † October 8, 2009 in Lancaster, California), who acted up to its name change in 1978 as Freddy Robinson, was an American blues and jazz guitarist, singer and harmonica player.
He is primarily known for his collaborations with such diverse musicians such as Little Walter, Howlin 'Wolf and Jimmy Rogers ( in the 1950s and 1960s ), the Jazz Crusaders, Monk Higgins, Blue Mitchell, Stanley Turrentine and John Mayall ( in the 1970s ) and Bobby Bland ( 1980 ). In addition to his work in the studio and on tour with others, he has recorded a number of your own recordings and asserted itself over the decades as a very versatile musician, both in the world of the blues, as well as in jazz.