He's not the most obvious candidate as a major influence on the likes of The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Pete Townshend, Bonnie Raitt, Ray Davies, Tom Waits, Elvis Costello and J. J. Cale, but Mississippi Delta born Mose Allison was quite possibly the 60s British rockers' most popular jazz musician. If you're looking for a big wrap, try Georgie Fame's assessment on the man as "more important than Bob Dylan." Intriguing. File Under: Originals and originators
Discography: Albums 1957-1969 1971-Present
In the Music Library: Complete Recordings 1957-62
I've Been Doin' Some Thinkin'
Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour: The Best Of The Third Series: Lost Mind
Links: Wikipedia Official web site FaceBook The Mose Allison Fan Website AllMusic All About Jazz