Standing at an imposing 6ft 2 (188 cm), Willie Dixon was a towering presence in the blues scene. He once proudly stated, "I'm 6ft 2," embodying his commanding stature that complemented his massive influence on music. Next to Muddy Waters, Dixon is recognized as the most influential figure in shaping the post–World War II sound of the Chicago blues, as a prolific songwriter, bassist, and bandleader whose height amplified his larger-than-life legacy.