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Kokomo Arnold
American blues musician (1901-1968) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 67
James "Kokomo" Arnold was an American blues musician. A left-handed slide guitarist, his intense style of playing and rapid-fire vocal delivery set him apart from his contemporaries.
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About this person
He got his nickname in 1934 after releasing "Old Original Kokomo Blues" for Decca Records, a cover version of Scrapper Blackwell's blues song about the city of Kokomo, Indiana.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1968 · aged 67