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Leo Kottke

Acoustic guitarist whose powerful, intricate fingerpicking style and witty songwriting earned him a devoted cult following.
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Album Highlights

  • Clone
    Leo Kottke / Mike Gordo …
    Clone
  • Mudlark
    Leo Kottke
    Mudlark
  • Leo Kottke Anthology
    Leo Kottke
    Leo Kottke Anthology
  • A Shout Toward Noon
    Leo Kottke
    A Shout Toward Noon
  • Regards From Chuck Pink
    Leo Kottke
    Regards From Chuck Pink
  • My Feet Are Smiling
    Leo Kottke
    My Feet Are Smiling
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Artists Moods

  • Cerebral
  • Playful
  • Complex
  • Organic
  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Earthy
  • Poignant
  • Reflective
  • Witty
  • Earnest
  • Gentle
  • Intimate
  • Reverent
  • Rousing
  • Sophisticated
  • Laid-Back/Mellow

Artists Themes

  • Maverick
  • Playful
  • Everyday Life

Leo Kottke
photo credit: Amy Kerwin

Leo Kottke - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 2020s

Born

September 11, 1945 in Athens, GA

Genre

Folk International

Styles

Contemporary Folk Finger-Picked Guitar New Acoustic Progressive Folk

Also Known As

Leo Kottke
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