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Guitar Slim
Guitar Slim
Born: Dec 10, 1926 in Greenwood, MS
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Died: Feb 7, 1959 in New York, NY
Genre: Blues
Styles: New Orleans Blues, New Orleans R&B, Early R&B, Soul-Blues, Electric Blues
Biography: No 1950s blues guitarist even came close to equalling the flamboyant Guitar Slim in the showmanship department. Armed with an estimated 350 feet of cord between his axe and his amp, Slim would confidently stride onstage wearing a garishly hued suit of red, blue, or green -- with his hair usually dyed ...Read full biography
The Things That I Used to Do
The Things That I Used to Do
Released: 1964
Label: Specialty
Critics' Rating:
Great stuff, but irreparably changed by organ and guitar overdubs in an ill-advised attempt to update the classic New Orleans sound. ~ Bill Dahl, All Music Guide ...Read full review
More Guitar Slim albums: Main Albums (1), Compilations (8)
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