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Robert Nighthawk

Blues guitarist whose work from the late '30s to the early '60s bridged the gap between Delta and Chicago blues.
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Album Highlights

  • Black Angel Blues
    Robert Nighthawk
    Black Angel Blues
  • Prowling With the Nighthawk
    Robert Nighthawk
    Prowling With the Night …
  • Live on Maxwell Street
    Robert Nighthawk
    Live on Maxwell Street
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Robert Nighthawk - Artist Details

Active

1930s - 1960s

Born

November 30, 1909 in Helena, AR

Died

November 5, 1967 in Helena, AR

Genre

Blues

Styles

Chicago Blues Regional Blues St. Louis Blues Electric Chicago Blues Acoustic Chicago Blues Slide Guitar Blues

Also Known As

Ramblin' Bob
Robert Lee McCoy
Robert Lee McCoy
Robert McCollum
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