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Born: March 13, 1913 in St. Louis, MO
Years Active: 50 's, 60 's, 70 's
Died: July 24, 1974 in Detroit, MI
Genre: Blues

Biography:
The acknowledged kingpin of the Louisiana school of blues, Lightnin' Slim's style was built on his grainy but expressive vocals and rudimentary guitar work, with usually nothing more than a harmonica and a drummer in support. It was down-home country ...More >>

Discography: 1992 Blue Lightning 1978 Trip to Chicago 1974 High & Low Down 1971 London Gumbo 1964 Long Drink of Blues [1 Side] More >>

Similar Artists: Slim Harpo Lazy Lester Raful Neal Lonesome Sundown Silas Hogan More >>

Influenced By: Blind Lemon Jefferson Lightnin' Hopkins More >> Followers: Harvey Mandel Lazy Lester Slim Harpo Drink Small Elvin Bishop More >>

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