Monday, 27 March 2017

Tribute Mondays: Forest City Joe

Joe Bennie Pugh (July 10, 1926 – April 3, 1960)


Blues Musician, Forest City Joe, was one of the most regarded Harmonica Players of the 1940's and 1950's periods, working with Muddy Waters and others. He died in a  motor vehicle accident at aged 33 years old in 1960. His work has gained traction since the 1990's. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Pugh, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: (She used to be beautiful but) She lived her life too fast, Train time, Lonesome day blues, A woman on every street and Memory of Sonny Boy

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forest_City_Joe
Background Information
Birth nameJoe Bennie Pugh
Also known asForrest City Joe
BornJuly 10, 1926
Hughes, Arkansas, United States
DiedApril 3, 1960 (aged 33)
Horseshoe Lake, Arkansas, United States
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsHarmonica, vocals
Years activeEarly 1940s–1960
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