17 Facts About Harmonica Hinds

Harmonica Hinds moved from Trinidad to Canada and then settled permanently in Chicago.

Harmonica Hinds was influenced by blues musicians and started playing harmonica at an early age.

Harmonica Hinds became known in the 1970s, when he played on the house band of Theresa's Lounge in Chicago.

Harmonica Hinds shared the stage with and played on albums by many blues musicians for more than five decades, making his first recording in 2008.

Harmonica Hinds has been described as one of the most talented Chicago blues musicians and remains active on the Chicago blues scene.

Harmonica Hinds, born in Trinidad, moved from his birthplace to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and then to Toronto.

Harmonica Hinds moved to Chicago in 1977 and then to New Orleans from 1976 to 1983, and then permanently back to Chicago.

Harmonica Hinds started playing the harmonica between the age of seven and nine.

Harmonica Hinds received his first music lesson on the street from Lafayette Leake while living in Toronto.

Harmonica Hinds was encouraged by New Orleans musicians David Lastie and George Porter.

Harmonica Hinds became known in the 1970s when he played in the house band of the famed Theresa's Lounge in Chicago, often sharing the stage with Junior Wells.

Harmonica Hinds played on the album Muddy Waters: The Hoochie Coochie Man, produced in 1984.

Harmonica Hinds has played on albums for many other blues artists, including Koko Taylor, Eddie Taylor, and Mud Morganfield, and has appeared on stage with many blues musicians, including Pinetop Perkins, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Louisiana Red, Willie Dixon, Magic Slim and Willie Kent.

Harmonica Hinds has worked as a blues musician for more than five decades.

Harmonica Hinds remains active on the Chicago blues scene with his own shows and often performed with Eddie Taylor Jr.

Harmonica Hinds continues to play a regular gig at Buddy Guy's Legends.

Harmonica Hinds performed at the 14th, 15th, 20th, 24th, 29th, 30th and 31st Chicago Blues Festival.