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Sunday 29 November 2015

Matt "Guitar" Murphy

Matthew "Guitar" Murphy (born December 29, 1929)


Blues Guitarist, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, was a member of Howlin Wolf's Band in 1948 and did session work for many notable Artist ( Muddy Waters, Etta James, Chuck Berry, etc.). He continues to work on a limited basis after suffering a stroke. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Matt's Guitar Boogie (America Folk Blues Festival 1963)


Source:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Murphy_%28blues_guitarist%29
Background information
Also known asMatt "Guitar" Murphy
BornDecember 29, 1929 (age 85)
SunflowerMississippi, United States
OriginMemphis, Tennessee, United States
GenresBlues
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1948–present
Associated actsThe Blues BrothersHowlin' Wolf
Notable instruments
Cort Signature model

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