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Born: January 01, 1918 in Vicksburg, MS
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: April 18, 1974 in Chicago, IL
Genre: Blues

Biography:
Although the mandolin is not an instrument commonly associated with Chicago blues, it has been used by Chicago-based string bands or on Chicago-made recordings by artists such as Carl Martin, Charles and Joe McCoy, and Yank Rachell. However, the only ...More >>

Discography: 1994 Johnny Young and His Friends 1973 I Can't Keep My Foot from Jumping 1972 Blues Master No. 9 1970 Fat Mandolin 1968 Chicago Blues More >>

Similar Artists: Johnny Shines Jimmy Rogers Muddy Waters Floyd Jones More >>

Influenced By: Sonny Boy Williamson [I] Bo Chatmon Sleepy John Estes Big Bill Broonzy More >> Followers: Michael Bloomfield More >>

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