Joseph William Perkins (July 7, 1913 – March 21, 2011)
Pianist and Singer, Pinetop Perkins, was one of the original Delta Blues Pianist. He worked as a sideman on works by other Artist and had a resurgence in his career in the 1990's. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Perkins, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Jackson town gal (with Robert Nighthawk) and Pinetop's Boogie Woogie
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Joseph William Perkins |
| Born | July 7, 1913 Belzoni, Mississippi, United States |
| Died | March 21, 2011 (aged 97) Austin, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Piano blues Boogie-woogie Delta blues Chicago blues |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, singer |
| Instruments | Piano, vocals, keyboards |
| Years active | 1920s–2011 |
| Labels | Blind Pig Records |
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