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R. L. Burnside

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American singer and guitarist (1926-2005)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1926 to 2005 · aged 78
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R. L. Burnside was an American hill country blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist.

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Burnside at the Liri Blues Festival, Italy, in 1992Burnside at the Liri Blues Festival, Italy, in 1992Burnside at the Double Door Inn in Charlotte, N.C., in 1998Burnside at the Double Door Inn in Charlotte, N.C., in 1998Burnside performing at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon, in January 2001Burnside performing at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon, in January 2001

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R. L. Burnside was an American hill country blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He played music for most of his life but received little recognition until 1995 when Burnside recorded and toured with Jon Spencer, garnering crossover appeal and introducing his music to a new fan base, particularly in the punk and garage rock scenes.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 2005 · aged 78
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21 languages

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