Detroit Junior
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| Birth name | Emery Williams Jr. |
| Born | October 26, 1931 Haynes, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | August 9, 2005 (aged 73) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1950s–2005 |
Emery Williams Jr. (October 26, 1931 – August 9, 2005), known as Detroit Junior, was an American blues pianist, vocalist and songwriter. He is known for songs such as "So Unhappy", "Call My Job", "If I Hadn't Been High", "Ella" and "Money Tree". His songs have been covered by Koko Taylor, Albert King and other blues artists.