Jesse Anderson (musician)

Octiver Jesse Anderson (August 21, 1940 – July 3, 2014), also known by the nickname "Ow-Wow", was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician, perhaps bes known for his 1970 song "I Got a Problem".[1]

Anderson was born in Paris, Arkansas in 1940, and he grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. By the age of 14, he had moved with his family to Wichita, Kansas. At age 16, Anderson went to Muskogee, Oklahoma where he joined soul singer Willie Wright.[1] Anderson was a self-taught musician, and he learned to play guitar and saxophone.[1]

The song "I Got a Problem", written by Anderson and Gene Barge, was issued as a single in 1970, with "Mighty Mighty" on the B-side. The single appeared on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart, peaking at No. 35 that year.[2] It also charted on the Billboard Hot 100 peaking at No. 95.[3]

His next singles, "Women's Liberation" b/w "Ow, Wow Man" (written by Anderson and Barge), and "Let Me Back In" b/w "Readings in Astrology" did not charted. The song "Readings in Astrology" was written and recorded by soul singer Curtis Mayfield.

During his career, Anderson toured with B.B. King, Etta James, and Otis Rush.

In his later years, Anderson suffered with diabetes and cancer. He died in Wichita on July 3, 2014, at age 73.[4]

References
  1. Tanner, Beccy (July 12, 2014). "Service to remember blues legend Jesse Anderson". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  2. Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942–2004. Record Research Inc. p. 31. ISBN 0-89820-160-8.
  3. Whitburn, Joel (2013). Top Pop Singles 1955-2012 (14th ed.). Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 35. ISBN 978-0-89820-205-2.
  4. "Octiver Jesse Anderson". Dover Post. July 9, 2014. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
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