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Active

1930s - 1970s

Born

October 10, 1914 in Kirbyville, TX

Died

November 8, 1974 in Memphis, TN

Genre

Blues R&B

Styles

Early R&B Piano Blues Regional Blues West Coast Blues
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Ivory Joe Hunter

Biography by Bill Dahl

Brilliant, prolific artist, adept with pop, ballad and spiritual styles, as well as R&B and country.
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  • Stylish
  • Yearning
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Artists Themes

  • Heartache
  • Feeling Blue
  • Late Night
  • Long Walk
  • Regret
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