Leo Bud Welch

Leo Bud Welch. Actor: Mississippi Grind. Leo "Bud" Welch, born in Calhoun County, Mississippi, 1932, was a blues/gospel guitarist and singer. In 1947 at age 15, he could play guitar and sing well enough to perform in front of an audience. He received praise and blessings of many elder guitar players. And he was offered an audition by BB King - but could not afford the trip to Memphis. However,...