Today (January 11, 2024) would have been American Blues Legend Slim Harpo's 100th birthday.
Biography highlights (from Wikipedia)
- January 11, 1924: Born James Isaac Moore in in Lobdell, Louisiana
- First performed under the name of Harmonica Slim but had to change it due to a similarly named musician.
- Played with his brother-in-law Lightnin' Slim
- 1957: Started recording career with first single: I'm a King Bee / I Got Love if You Want It (Excello Records)
- Ran a trucking business while performing.
- January 31, 1970: Passed away
Here's a trio of local covers:
Links: Jack de Keyzer, More Jack de Keyzer Stories, Video above courtesy of Jack de Keyzer
Links: Tim Gibbons, More Tim Gibbons Stories, Video above courtesy of Tim Gibbons
Links: Frankie and Jimmy, More Frankie and Jimmy Stories, Video above courtesy of Frankie Jimmy
And a video from the man himself!
Links: Slim Harpo, More Slim Harpo Stories/Covers, Video above courtesy of Slim Harpo - Topic, More 100th birthdays
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