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Joe McCoy

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Artist information

Born in:Raymond, Mississippi,
United States of America
Year of Birth:1905
Year of death:1950

Biography

(source: wikipedia)

1945
Wilbur Joe "Kansas Joe" McCoy (May 11, 1905 – January 28, 1950) was an American Delta blues singer, musician and songwriter.
McCoy performed under various stage names but is best known as Kansas Joe McCoy. Born in Raymond, Mississippi, he was the older brother of the blues accompanist Papa Charlie McCoy. As a young man, McCoy was drawn to the music scene in Memphis, Tennessee, where he played guitar and sang during the 1920s.... more

Also known as

  • Kansas Joe
  • Kansas Joe McCoy
  • Big Joe McCoy
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