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Blind Lemon Jefferson
Blind Lemon Jefferson was born in Texas in 1897 and lost his sight early in life. He taught himself guitar and began performing locally before traveling more...
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Booster Blues
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Eagle Eyed Mama
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'Lectric Chair Blues
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Bad Luck Blues
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Bakershop
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Blind Lemon Jefferson was born in Texas in 1897 and lost his sight early in life. He taught himself guitar and began performing locally before traveling more widely. In 1925, he recorded "Rabbit Foot Blues," which became one of his best-known songs.
His recordings from the 1920s include tracks like "Match Box Blues," "Mean Jumper Blues," and "'Lectric Chair Blues." He worked with musicians like Georgia Tom Dorsey and Texas Alexander, though he mostly performed solo. Jefferson died in 1929 at age 32.
His guitar playing had a distinct fingerpicked style that drew from ragtime and folk traditions. Songs like "Booster Blues" and "Bad Luck Blues" show his approach to the blues form. Later musicians including Lead Belly and Muddy Waters mentioned his influence.
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