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Born: October 18, 1906 in Canton, MS
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's
Died: November 22, 1968 in Jackson, MS
Genre: Blues

Biography:
Johnnie Temple is one of the great unsung heroes of the blues. A contemporary of Skip James, Son House, and other Delta legends, Temple was one of the very first to develop the now-standard bottom-string boogie bass figure, generally credited to Robe ...More >>

Discography: 2004 Blues from Mississippi to Chicago 2003 Essential 2002 Lead Pencil Blues 1995 Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 3 1994 Complete Recorded Works, Vol. 2 (1938-1940) More >>

Similar Artists: Big Bill Broonzy More >>

Influenced By: Tommy Johnson Skip James More >>

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