Abu Talib (Born Freddy Robinson)
February 24, 1939 – October 8, 2009
Freddy Robinson, who changed his name to Abu Talib when he converted to Islam during the ’70s, was a blues singer, songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player. Very diverse in his playing, Talib was comfortable in both blues and jazz combos. During the ’50s and ’60s, he worked with Howlin’ Wolf, Little Walter and Jimmy Rogers. In the ’70s and ’80s, he played with the likes of Stanley Turrentine, Bobby “Blue” Bland, John Mayall and Blue Mitchell. He also played with Ray Charles. Abu Talib died of cancer at the age of 70.
I thought that was Freddy Robinson, not Johnson.