Eddie Taylor
Electric blues guitarist and singer
Born
January 29th, 1923
102 years ago
Died
1985
40 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1923, a prominent figure in the electric blues genre. Life involved significant collaboration with blues artists and contributions to the Chicago blues scene. Recorded numerous albums and performed extensively, gaining recognition for a distinctive guitar style and songwriting. Influence spanned both on stage and in recordings, shaping the sound of modern blues. Continued to perform until later in life, leaving a lasting legacy on the musical landscape.
Released acclaimed albums like 'Waitin' for Eddie'
Collaborated with notable blues artists
Influenced the Chicago blues guitar style
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