This Hohner Blues Harp harmonica was owned by Grammy Award-winning blues musician Bobby Rush.
Hohner Blues Harp Harmonica, played by Bobby Rush
- Description
This harmonica was made by M. Hohner in Germany, undetermined date. It is a diatonic Blues Harp model in the key of E-flat major, with 10 holes and 20 reeds. It has a wooden comb, with metal cover plates attached with screws and nuts. The harmonica is engraved:
M.HOHNER
BLUES HARP
MADE IN GERMANYThe harmonica is signed by Bobby Rush in black marker.
Bobby Rush (born Emmett Ellis Jr. in 1933), is an American blues musician, composer, and singer. Rush incorporates several styles of music in his playing including blues, electric blues, soul, R&B, funk, and disco. He has released numerous recordings on Philadelphia International, La Jam, Deep Rush, and Rounder record labels. Rush has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame, and Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame. He is the recipient of Grammy Awards for his albums, Porcupine Meat and Rawer Than Raw.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- user
- Rush, Bobby
- maker
- Hohner
- Credit Line
- Gift of Bobby Rush
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- wood (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 13/16 in x 4 in x 1 in; 2.06375 cm x 10.16 cm x 2.54 cm
- Object Name
- harmonica
