Alan Christie Wilson (July 4, 1943 – September 3, 1970), nicknamed "Blind Owl", was an American musician, best known as the co-founder, leader, co-lead singer, and primary …

Aug 6, 2024 · Exploring the mysterious life and death of Alan 'Blind Owl' Wilson, the gifted songwriter and co-founder behind 1960s blues rock devotees Canned Heat.

Sep 28, 2021 · On September 3rd, Alan Wilson, aged 27, was found dead in the woods behind Hite's house, with barbiturate overdose as the determined cause of death.

Alan Wilson is widely remembered as a pioneer of blues-rock during its crucial development period of the 1960s. Wilson’s devoted fans considered him one of the most brilliant, innovative, …

Though he co-founded and co-fronted the legendary sixties blues rock band, Canned Heat, Alan was an unlikely “rock star”. As the band’s primary musical arranger, he drew upon his …

Jul 4, 2020 · ‘Blind Owl’ Wilson, who died on 3 September 1970 and thus joined the infamous ’27 Club,’ was co-founder and principal writer with Canned Heat. This is their story. Born on 4 July …

Jan 27, 2023 · A pioneer of blues-rock in a musically transformational era when psychedelia was king, Wilson was instrumental in introducing authentic blues to a generation of his peers, many …

Alan “Blind Owl” Wilson was the preeminent statesman of ‘60’s blues/rock; a master harmonica player and guitarist in the Delta tradition who would forge unlikely relationships with …

Jul 4, 2024 · Alan Wilson, born Alan Christie Wilson in Arlington, Massachusetts July 4th 1943. One of the most talented musicians, singers and songwriters of his generation, he was one of …

Alan Christie Wilson was born to John Wilson and Shirley Brigham in the Boston suburb of Arlington, MA on July 4 1943. Wilson was highly sensitive, introverted, and intelligent, which …