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James Cotton

Insatiable showman, blues singer, and ace harp man kept his high-energy act alive for over a half century.
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Album Highlights

  • Best of the Verve Years
    James Cotton
    Best of the Verve Years
  • 100% Cotton
    James Cotton / James Co …
    100% Cotton
  • Harp Attack!
    James Cotton / Junior W … / Carey … /
    Harp Attack!
  • Cotton Mouth Man
    James Cotton
    Cotton Mouth Man
  • Mighty Long Time
    James Cotton
    Mighty Long Time
  • Giant
    James Cotton
    Giant
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James Cotton
photo credit: Christopher Jacobs

James Cotton - Artist Details

Active

1950s - 2010s

Born

July 1, 1935 in Tunica, MS

Died

March 16, 2017 in Austin, TX

Genre

Blues

Styles

Electric Chicago Blues Harmonica Blues Modern Electric Blues Modern Electric Chicago Blues Regional Blues Delta Blues Electric Harmonica Blues

Also Known As

Jimmy Cotton
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