Paul Allan Oscher (February 26, 1947 – April 18, 2021) was an American blues singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. Primarily a harmonica player, he was the first permanent white member of Muddy Waters' band.
Oscher was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was married to the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Suzan-Lori Parks, from 2001 to 2011.
He first began playing harmonica at the age of 12. His career as a musician began at the age of 15 when he played for the musician Little Jimmy Mae. He named John Lee Williamson as a major influence.

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