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Magic Slim
photo credit: D. Shigley

Active

1960s - 2010s

Born

August 7, 1937 in Torrence, MS

Died

February 20, 2013 in Philadelphia, PA

Genre

Blues

Styles

Electric Chicago Blues Modern Electric Blues Regional Blues Soul-Blues Modern Electric Chicago Blues

Also Known As

Morris Holt
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Magic Slim

Biography by Bill Dahl

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Mississippi-born guitarist who leads the classic Southside Chicago blues band Magic Slim & the Teardrops.
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Album Highlights

  • Snakebite
    Magic Slim
    Snakebite
  • Raising the Bar
    Magic Slim / Magic Slim …
    Raising the Bar
  • Anything Can Happen
    Magic Slim
    Anything Can Happen
  • Tin Pan Alley
    Magic Slim
    Tin Pan Alley
  • That Ain't Right
    Magic Slim
    That Ain't Right
  • The Essential Magic Slim
    Magic Slim
    The Essential Magic Sli …
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Artists Moods

  • Cathartic
  • Earnest
  • Gutsy
  • Boisterous
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  • Lively
  • Organic
  • Exuberant
  • Raucous
  • Rousing
  • Yearning
  • Earthy
  • Fiery
  • Greasy
  • Passionate
  • Rollicking
  • Gritty
  • Intense
  • Rowdy
  • Street-Smart
  • Amiable/Good-Natured

Artists Themes

  • Cool & Cocky
  • Hanging Out
  • Late Night
  • Partying
  • Road Trip
  • TGIF
  • Freedom
  • Feeling Blue
  • Summer
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