The songs of WilliamJames "Willie" Dixon (1915-1992)have beenpopularized by artists such as The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Eric Clapton, Cream, Jimi Hendrixand Led Zeppelin. And way before that, he's been responsible for many of the hit recordings by original blues icons like Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter and Howlin' Wolf.