Peg Leg Howell
African American blues singer and guitarist (1888-1966) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 78
Joshua Barnes Howell, known as Peg Leg Howell, was an American blues singer-songwriter and guitarist, who connected early country blues and the later 12-bar style.
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About this person
He was one of the first recorded artists of the Atlanta blues scene during the pre-war period, and he was also one of the first blues musicians to ever make a race record.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1966 · aged 78
