SONG ORIGIN
Junior
Cover of a Junior Kimbrough song
Written by Junior Kimbrough
458lifetime playslive performances
April 9, 1993first played
July 18, 2026last played
Ain't Life Grandappears on1994
“Junior” is a song by Junior Kimbrough, covered by Widespread Panic.
‘Junior’ is a Junior Kimbrough song. It's actually a medley of two or three Junior Kimbrough songs... plays blues, and uh, it's a great song. It's a great riff... It's just a rocket blues song.
Dave Schools, bassist · “Rock & Road” interview, 4/1/95
A cover of the north Mississippi hill-country bluesman Junior Kimbrough.
Sources
- Dave Schools, "Rock & Road" interview at O.B. & Jack's House (4/1/95), via the Spreadnet mailing list
- Everyday Companion, Covers index · everydaycompanion.com
Frequently asked
- Who wrote “Junior”?
- “Junior” was written by Junior Kimbrough, and is covered by Widespread Panic.
- Is “Junior” a Widespread Panic original or a cover?
- It is a cover of a song by Junior Kimbrough.
- When did Widespread Panic first play “Junior”?
- Its live debut was 4/9/93.
- How many times has Widespread Panic played “Junior”?
- About 454 times (per Everyday Companion).