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Monday 7 April 2014

Tribute Mondays: Daddy Stove Pipe

Johnny Watson (April 12, 1867 – November 1, 1963) 

Daddy Stove Pipe was a twelve string Guitarist, Harmonica Player, Singer and One-Man  Band that performed for over 70 years. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Watson, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Sundown Blues


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daddy_Stovepipe
Background Information
Birth nameJohnny Watson
Also known asJimmy Watson, Sunny Jim, Rev. Alfred Pitts
BornApril 12, 1867
MobileAlabamaUnited States
DiedNovember 1, 1963 (aged 96)
ChicagoIllinois, United States
GenresCountry bluesmariachijug bandcajun musictraditional popular music
OccupationsOne-man bandsingerguitarist,harmonicistsongwriter
InstrumentsVocalsguitarharmonica
Years activeLate 1890s–early 1960s
Associated actsMississippi Sarah, Sunny Jim and Whistlin' Joe

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