George "Mojo" Buford

George "Mojo " Buford ( born November 10, 1929 in Hernando, Mississippi, † October 11, 2011 in Minneapolis ) was an American blues musician. He was known primarily as a harmonica player in the band of Muddy Waters.

Buford learned the harmonica from his father. At 14, he came to Memphis, where he was immersed in the blues scene. In 1952 he moved to Chicago, where he founded the band "The Savage Boys" with Sam Burden (drums) and Dave Members ( guitar). They learned Muddy Waters know, they finally engaged. They appeared as " Muddy Waters, Jr. Band" when Waters played outside.

In the 1960s and early 1970s Buford played temporarily in the band of Muddy Waters and also was with him on tour, including Australia and Europe. Most recently, he replaced Jerry Portnoy, as he left the Muddy Waters Band, to join Blues at the Legendary band.

His nickname " Mojo " he received from his fans in St. Paul, who could not get enough of his version of "I got my mojo working".

Discography

• The Exciting Harmonica Sound of Mojo Buford (1963 )
• Mojo Buford 's Blues Summit ( 1979)
• State Of The Blues Harp (1989 )
• Back Home To Clarksdale ( with the Blues Reunion Band ) ( 1996)
• Still Blowin ' Strong ( 1996)
• Harpslinger (1996)
• Home Is Where My Harps Is ( 1998)
• Soul Of The Blues Harp (1998)
• Champagne And Reefer (1999)
• Chicago Blues Summit ( 2002)