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Sam Lay(1935-2022)

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Sam Lay was born on 20 March 1935 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. He is known for The Howlin' Wolf Story (2003), Sweet Blues: A Film About Mike Bloomfield (2013) and The Blues (2003). He was married to Elizabeth. He died on 29 January 2022 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
BornMarch 20, 1935
DiedJanuary 29, 2022(86)
BornMarch 20, 1935
DiedJanuary 29, 2022(86)
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Known for

The Howlin' Wolf Story (2003)
The Howlin' Wolf Story
7.9
  • Additional Crew(archive footage)
  • 2003
Sweet Blues: A Film About Mike Bloomfield (2013)
Sweet Blues: A Film About Mike Bloomfield
8.7
  • Self
  • 2013
The Blues (2003)
The Blues
8.0
TV Mini Series
  • Soundtrack
Born in Chicago (2020)
Born in Chicago
7.9
  • Self
  • 2020

Credits

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  • The Blues (2003)
    The Blues
    8.0
    TV Mini Series
    • performer: "Close to You", "Shake Your Moneymaker"
    • 2003

Personal details

  • Born
    • March 20, 1935
    • Birmingham, Alabama, USA
  • Died
    • January 29, 2022
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Spouse
    • Elizabeth? - 2017 (her death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Debbie Lay
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    • 1 Portrayal

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    Blues-rock drummer who worked with Paul Butterfield, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, and Bob Dylan, among others.

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