Bennie Smith

[1] His sound was emblematic of a St. Louis blues music that he helped define in over half a century practicing his trade.

His contributions to the genre in that city, from the early 1950s and almost until the day of his death, included mentor, performer, and recording artist.

The board of aldermen similarly honored Smith, recognizing him as the "Dean of St. Louis Electric Guitarists".

The song featured Ike Turner with 'Little Ann' on backing vocals, and Smith on guitar.

In addition, he has played with such guitar players as Hubert Sumlin, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, B.B.