Musician Dictionary

Hound Dog Taylor

American Chicago blues guitarist and singer (1915–1975)

DescriptionAmerican Chicago blues guitarist and singer (1915–1975)
Source: Wikidata
Born1915-04-12
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceNatchez Natchez
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1975-12-17
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathChicago Chicago
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsinger guitarist pianist musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentspiano guitar voice slide guitar
Source: Wikidata
Genresblues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsAlligator Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofHound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers Hound Dog Taylor & The House Rockers
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz

Also known as

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mbid: 3a798d75-8ae4-4198-bda3-3a9728a646f3 · wikidata: Q672755 · isni: 0000000117811262 · ipi: 00078227458 · discogs: 342088

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