"Mississippi" John L. Watson was an American singer who fronted English rock band
The Web in the 1960s. He would later record solo in the 1970s and 80s.
History
Around 1963, Watson was a member of The Hummelflugs which later became
John L. Watson & The Hummelflugs.[1] Later on he formed the progressive rock group The Web.[2] In their earlier days they were a soul outfit.[3]
He left The Web after recording two albums with them, Fully Interlocking 1968 and Theraposa Blondi 1970.[4] He was replaced by Dave Lawson.[5]
He also recorded as a solo artist in the 1970s with the album White Hot Blue Black. Also backed by the group White Mouse, he recorded Let's Straighten It Out in 1975.[6]