Chris Thomas King

American singer-songwriter and actor

Chris Thomas King - American singer-songwriter and actor
Born

October 14th, 1962
62 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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This artist gained prominence in the blues genre, merging traditional sounds with contemporary influences. Significant contributions include work on film soundtracks, particularly the role in 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'. This project showcased a blend of music styles and contributed to the revitalization of interest in traditional American folk music. In addition to music, performed in various films and television shows, often highlighting the cultural significance of blues.

Performed 'Hard Time Killing Floor Blues' in 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'

Released several acclaimed albums blending blues and hip hop

Received a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album

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