American blues and soul singer and record producer
| Description | American blues and soul singer and record producer Source: Wikidata |
|---|---|
| Born | 1936-07-01 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Birthplace | Holly Springs Holly Springs Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Died | 2022-02-06 Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Place of death | Mableton Mableton Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata |
| Area | United States Source: MusicBrainz |
| Country | US Source: MusicBrainz |
| Citizenship | United States Source: Wikidata |
| Occupation | singer guitarist record producer musician Source: Wikidata |
| Instruments | harmonica guitar voice Source: Wikidata |
| Genres | soul blues Source: Wikidata |
| Record labels | Hi Records Source: Wikidata |
| Member of | Melody & Syl Johnson's Old Soul Band Source: Discogs |
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mbid: 2e8cbd3d-44c0-4725-89e0-7db8010aa832 · wikidata: Q3049904 · isni: 0000000116053201 · ipi: 00034516992, 00035296185 · discogs: 49823 · apple_music: 173726 · spotify: 6XItHNeKXecnFpkJHOn5JL
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