Musician Dictionary

Johnny Shines

American blues singer and guitarist (1915-1992) · singer and guitarist

DescriptionAmerican blues singer and guitarist (1915-1992)
Source: Wikidata
Born1915-04-26
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceMemphis Frayser
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1992-04-20
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathTuscaloosa Tuscaloosa
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationstreet artist singer guitarist musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsguitar
Source: Wikidata
Genresblues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsJ.O.B. Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofThe Johnny Shines Blues Band Chicago Blues All Stars The Johnny Shines Blues Band
Source: Discogs, Wikidata

Also known as

J. Shines John Ned Shines John Shine John Shines Johnny "Ned" Shines Johnny "Ned" Shines & & Ensemble Johnny "Ned" Shines & Ensemble Johnny 'Guitar' Shines Johnny <Guitar> Shines Johnny Shine Johnny Shines And Robert Lockwood Johny Shines Jonny Shines Jouhnny "Ned" Shines Shines Shoe Shine Johnny Shoe Shine Johnny (Johnny Shines) Shoe Shine Johnny (Shines) Shoe Shine Johnny Shines Shoeshine Johnny Shoeshine Johnny (Johnny Shines)

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Identifiers

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