Legendary, influential delta blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.
Born: May 8, 1911, Hazlehurst, Mississippi
Died: August 16, 1938, Greenwood, Mississippi

Passed away at 27, leaving a widespread impact on music. Some of his songs have been credited to Woody Payne (2), also known as T Colley. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 (Early Influence).

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