Died On This Date (October 12, 1999) Frank Frost / Blues Harmonica Great
themusicsover Frank Frost
April 15, 1936 – October 12, 1999
Frank Frost was a delta blues harmonica player who was arguably one of the best. He cut his musical teeth however, on guitar, most significantly as part Sonny Boy Williamson’s touring band. It was Williamson who taught him to play the harmonica. He left Williamson in 1959 and began working with drummer Sam Carr and guitarist Big Jack Johnson. It was this combo that caught the eye of legendary producer, Sam Phillips who produced his first album, Hey Boss Man!. In later years, Frost formed his own record label, Earwig Music Company to showcase his music. Frank Frost continued making records until into the late ’80s and died of cardiac arrest on October 12, 1999 at the age of 63.
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