Shawn Williams

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Shawn Adam Williams was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia on January 23, 1987. After the loss of his mother; Patricia Williams-Perdue died of bladder cancer. He depending to move on. His passion in music from rockabilly, roots, blues, gospel, and soul. His Rockabilly influences are: Carl Perkins, Jack Scott, Eddie Cochran, and Jerry Lee Lewis, his blues influences are: BB King, Buddy Guy, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Solomon Burke, Gary Moore, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. A true singer, lyricist, and composer to fulfilled his spirits and dreams to becoming an true vocalist, and that's how Shawn speaking the truth in song. Also, he's nominated such as four Josie Music Awards, two IMEA Awards for Best Blues Artist of the Year and Best Blues Song of the Year (Motor City Woman), an LDM Radio Award Nomination and also, 5 KICMA Award Nominations. He scored numerous songs on the independent charts. And the rest is history! Follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Support his music on ReverbNation.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

It's not about competition. It's all about RESPECT!

What is your music dream?

To collaborate some local musicians.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Love! Yes. Love!

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

B.B. King's Sweet Sixteen

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

Charlie Musselwhite Rio and the Rockabilly Revival Black Market III Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble Sugar Ray Norcia

What inspires you to make music?

To fulfill the spirit. To release the pain, depression and strife.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

To support my musical journey.

What do you think of Drooble?

I think it was phenomenal.