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Kokomo Arnold

Slide guitarist and blues singer cut 88 sides for Decca in the 1930s and was an influence on Robert Johnson.
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Kokomo Arnold - Artist Details

Active

1920s - 1930s

Born

February 15, 1901 in Lovejoy's Station, GA

Died

November 8, 1968 in Chicago, IL

Genre

Blues

Styles

Acoustic Chicago Blues Regional Blues Country Blues Acoustic Blues Pre-War Blues Slide Guitar Blues

Also Known As

James Arnold

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