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Lonnie Shields (Lonnie Thomas Shields Jr.) was born on 17 April, 1956 in West Helena, Arkansas, United States, is an American singer-songwriter. Discover Lonnie Shields's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?

Popular As Lonnie Thomas Shields Jr.
Occupation Singer, songwriter, guitarist
Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 17 April, 1956
Birthday 17 April
Birthplace West Helena, Arkansas, United States
Nationality AR

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1956

Lonnie Shields (born April 17, 1956) is an American electric blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

His primary influence was B.B. King.

He has released seven albums to date, and one publication described his music as "bewitching, funk-influenced variations on the oldest country blues".

Lonnie Thomas Shields Jr. was born in West Helena, Arkansas, United States, with his local church being a focus for family life.

Due to its similar musical heritage, West Helena is often considered an extension of the Mississippi Delta.

He started his music career by playing funk and soul as a teenager in a local group called the Checkmates.

This was before his friend and mentor, Sam Carr, based in Lula, Mississippi, showed Shields the rudiments of Delta blues.

The twosome played together in the Unforgettable Blues Band, and took guidance from Frank Frost and Big Jack Johnson.

Shields later played live with all three of them when performing with the Jelly Roll Kings.

1986

In 1986, Shields appeared at the King Biscuit Blues Festival in his hometown, and was invited to record a single, "Cheatin' Woman" (1988) for the Rooster Blues label.

He thus became the first artist from the Delta that Rooster Blues signed, following their relocation in 1986 to Clarksdale, Mississippi.

Lonnie Pitchford and Shields helped in the construction of the new recording studio facilities.

1993

That initial recording led to him issuing his debut album, Portrait, on Rooster Blues in 1993, which achieved notable critical acclaim, being cited as one of the best debut albums of that year.

In addition, Portrait won the Living Blues Critics' Poll as Best Album.

The album had contributions from Carr, Frost and Johnson, as well as other Delta musicians including Lucky Peterson (guitar), Eddie Shaw (guitar and saxophone) and Jim O'Neal (producer).

Shields then appeared at various festivals throughout the Northeast.

1996

Tired of Waiting (1996) followed, before Shields released Blues Is on Fire the following year, each appearing on the London based record label, JSP Records.

Both albums were produced by Johnny Rawls.

1998

In 1998, Shields was filmed at the 100 Club in London, England, which was issued as a video with the title of The Blues Soul of Lonnie Shields.

2000

In 2000, Midnight Delight was released by Rooster Blues.

With a growing fan base, Shields toured across the United States, Canada and Europe.

2008

His recording career stalled at this point and it was not until 2008 that his next effort, Keeper of the Blues, was released.

The title was inspired by the nickname acquired by Shields, being among the somewhat younger generation of Mississippi blues men keeping the music alive.

2012

In 2012, Shields self-released his 'Cause the World Ain't Been Good to You album, which was described as a fusion of blues, R&B and gospel.

All proceeds were donated to the Child Life Department at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, which provides support to children in dire medical circumstances.

2014

In April 2014, Shields appeared in Rock Hall, Maryland, as part of the MainstayBlues series.

In October the same year, Shields performed once again at the King Biscuit Blues Festival.

2016

He appeared again at the Briggs Farm Blues Festival in July 2016, where he not only played but sold his own Delta-style barbecue food.

Shields has a home in Media, Pennsylvania.