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When was the pinnacle of Willie DIxon's career?
Between 1951 and 1964
What happened in 1951 for Willie Dixon?
Dixon signed with Chess Records and by 1951, he was a full-time employee where he acted as producer, talent scout, session musician and staff songwriter.
Was Willie Dixon successful in his new positions?
During this time Dixon's output and influence were prodigious.
Did Willie Dixon win any awards for his work?
In 1989 he received a Grammy Award for his album Hidden Charms.
Was Willie Dixon's album Hidden Charms a success?
In 1989 he received a Grammy Award for his album Hidden Charms.
What types of music did Willie Dixon perform?
Next to Muddy Waters, Dixon is recognized as the most influential person in shaping the post–World War II sound of the Chicago blues.

Question: Did he sing or play an instrument?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Williw Dixon sing or play an instrument?