Jack Owens

Jack Owens
Born: Nov 17, 1904 in Bentonia, MS
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Died: Feb 9, 1997 in Yazoo City, MS
Styles: Country Blues, Delta Blues
Biography: Like Skip James, Owens hails from Bentonia, MS. Owens is much less famous than James, but he's often compared to Skip due to his high, rich vocals and intricate guitar styles, which finds him using several tunings and occasional minor keys. His material, it must be noted, is not nearly as strong or tightly ...Read full biography
It Must Have Been The Devil
Released: 1971
Label: Hightone Records
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Although this album is credited to Owens and Bud Spires, it's really Owens' show; Spires adds some harmonica accompaniment to Jack's playing and singing. Although David Evans (who produced these recordings) ...Read full review
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