Houston Boines | |
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Born | December 30, 1918 Hazlehurst, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | November 8, 1970 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. | (aged 51)
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Occupation(s) | Pianist, singer, songwriter |
Instrument | Harmonica |
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Houston Boines (December 30, 1918 – November 8, 1970) was an American blues singer and harmonica player. Boines, accompanied by guitarist Charley Booker, was recruited by talent scout Ike Turner to record for Modern Records in 1952. He also recorded for Sun Records in 1953.