Blind Joe Hill

Blind Joe Hill (January 7, 1937 November 1999)[1] was an American blues singer, guitarist, harmonica player and drummer.

A one-man band, he was born Joseph Hill in Dunbar, West Virginia, United States. He played in the styles of Joe Hill Louis and Doctor Ross.[1] Hill recorded two albums under his own name on the Barrelhouse and L+R labels, and was part of the 1985 American Folk Blues Festival touring Europe.

He died in Los Angeles, California, and was cremated on November 17, 1998.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Thedeadropckstarsclub.com - accessed May 2010

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