Musician Dictionary

David “Honeyboy” Edwards

American blues guitarist and singer (1915–2011)

DescriptionAmerican blues guitarist and singer (1915–2011)
Source: Wikidata
Born1915-06-28
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceShaw Shaw
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2011-08-29
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathChicago Chicago
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationmusician singer guitarist film actor
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsguitar voice
Source: Wikidata
Genresblues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsEarwig Music Company
Source: Wikidata
AwardsGrammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

'Honey Boy' Edwards D. Edwards D.H. Edwards Dave "Honeyboy" Edwards David 'Honey Boy' Edwards David 'Honeyboy' Edwards David (Honeyboy) Edwards David Edwards David Honeyboy Edwards Edwards Honey Boy Honey Boy Edwards Honeyboy Honeyboy (David) Edwards Honeyboy Edvards Honeyboy Edward Honeyboy Edwards Johnny B. Moore Mr Honey Mr Honey (Honeyboy Edwards) Mr. Honey

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Identifiers

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