James Cotton
American blues singer-songwriter (1935–2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James "Jimmy" Cotton (July 1, 1935 – March 16, 2017), was an American blues harmonica player, singer, and songwriter. He was an orphan.
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Born | (1935-07-01)July 1, 1935 Tunica, Mississippi, United States |
Died | March 16, 2017(2017-03-16) (aged 81) Austin, Texas, United States |
Genres | Blues, Chicago blues, Delta blues, Electric blues,[1] Jazz, Memphis blues, Rock[2] |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instruments | Vocals, harmonica, drums |
Years active | 1953–2017 |
Labels | Buddah Records Alligator Records Telarc International |
Website | Official website |
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