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Jimmy Driftwood | |
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 Driftwood posing with his unusual guitar | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Corbitt Morris |
| Also known as | Jimmy Driftwood |
| Born | June 20, 1907 Timbo, Arkansas |
| Died | July 12, 1998 (aged 91) Fayetteville, Arkansas |
| Genres | Country and Western folk Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, instructor, environmentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, banjo, fiddle, dulcimer, mouth bow |
| Years active | 1925–1975 |
| Labels | RCA, Rounder, Monument |
| Website | www |
James Corbitt Morris (June 20, 1907 – July 12, 1998),[1] known professionally as Jimmy Driftwood or Jimmie Driftwood, was an American folk-style songwriter and musician, most famous for his songs "The Battle of New Orleans" and "Tennessee Stud". Driftwood wrote more than 6,000 folk songs,[1] of which more than 300 were recorded by various musicians.
- ^ a b "Jimmy Driftwood | Association for Cultural Equity". The Association for Cultural Equity.