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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 Sweet Blues: A Film About Mike Bloomfield (2013), The Howlin' Wolf Story (2003) 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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Sweet Blues: A Film About Mike Bloomfield (2013)
Sweet Blues: A Film About Mike Bloomfield
8.6
Movie
  • Self
  • 2013
The Howlin' Wolf Story (2003)
The Howlin' Wolf Story
7.8
Movie
  • Additional Crew
  • 2003
The Blues (2003)
The Blues
8.0
TV Mini Series
  • Soundtrack("Close to You", "Shake Your Moneymaker")
Born in Chicago (2020)
Born in Chicago
8.1
Movie
  • Self
  • 2020

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  • The Howlin' Wolf Story (2003)
    The Howlin' Wolf Story
    7.8
    • archive footage
    • 2003

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

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  • 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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