Tommy Johnson | |
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Born | January 1896 near Terry, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | November 1, 1956 Crystal Springs, Mississippi, U.S. | (aged 60)
Genres | Delta blues |
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Years active | 1914–1956 |
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Tommy Johnson (January 1896 – November 1, 1956)[1] was an American Delta blues musician who recorded in the late 1920s and was known for his eerie falsetto voice and intricate guitar playing.[2]