Sonny Terry

Blues harmonica player best known for his association with singer and guitarist Brownie McGhee.

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Active

1930s - 1980s

Born

October 24, 1911 in Greensboro, GA

Died

March 11, 1986 in Mineola, NY

Genre

Blues, Folk, R&B

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Blues Revival, Country Blues, Field Recordings, Folk-Blues, Harmonica Blues, Piedmont Blues, Regional Blues, East Coast Blues, Pre-War Country Blues, Early R&B, Acoustic Blues

Also Known As

Saunders Terrell

Member Of

Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Lightnin' Hopkins & Blues Summit

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