R. L. Burnside
American blues musician (1926–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the stage director, see R. H. Burnside.
R. L. Burnside (November 23, 1926 – September 1, 2005) was an American blues singer, songwriter and guitarist. He played music for much of his life but received little recognition before the early 1990s. In the latter half of that decade, Burnside recorded and toured with Jon Spencer, garnering crossover appeal and introducing his music to a new fan base in the punk and garage rock scenes.
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Born | (1926-11-23)November 23, 1926 Harmontown, Mississippi, U.S. |
Origin | Oxford, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | September 1, 2005(2005-09-01) (aged 78) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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Years active | 1960s–2005 |
Labels | Fat Possum |
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