James Cotton
1935 – 2017

James Cotton

American blues singer-songwriter (1935–2017)

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Born
1935-07-01, Tunica
Died
2017-03-16
Birthplace state
Mississippi

Biography

James Henry Cotton was born in Tunica, Mississippi in 1935 and died in 2017. He was a blues harmonica player and singer-songwriter who performed and recorded with Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters, as well as leading his own group, the James Cotton Blues Band.

Occupation

James Cotton is recorded as a harmonicist, a blues musician, a bandleader, a singer-songwriter, a musician, a singer and a conductor, born in Mississippi (1935–2017).

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James Cotton was born in Tunica, Mississippi in 1935. Explore other notable figures from Mississippi, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about James Cotton

Who was James Cotton?
James Cotton was American blues singer-songwriter (1935–2017), born in Mississippi (1935 – 2017).
When and where was James Cotton born?
James Cotton was born on 1935-07-01 in Tunica.
When did James Cotton die?
James died on 2017-03-16.
What was James Cotton known for?
James Cotton is recorded as a harmonicist, a blues musician, a bandleader, a singer-songwriter, a musician, a singer and a conductor.
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