Joe Beard

Joe Beard
Born: Feb 4, 1938 in Ashland, MS
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Styles: Modern Electric Blues
Biography: Born and raised in Ashland, Mississippi, guitarist Joe Beard grew up with the Murphy brothers, one of whom later found an international following as Matt "Guitar" Murphy. Guitarist Nathan Beauregard lived with Beard's cousin, so he was surrounded by aspiring and veteran blues musicians while growing ...Read full biography
Blues Union
Released: 1996
Label: JVC
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Although Joe Beard is a country-based bluesman and fellow guitarist Ronnie Earl (who brought along his Broadcasters for this set) is strictly city, they work together quite well. The emphasis is often ...Read full review
Dealin'
Released: 2000
Label: Audioquest
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In the blues world it's OK to be a late bloomer, and when it came to recording, Joe Beard was exactly that. The charismatic singer/guitarist, whose influences range from Jimmy Reed to Lightnin' Hopkins, ...Read full review
More Joe Beard albums: Main Albums (4)
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