J.D. Short
Delta blues, Musical Artist
1902 – 1962
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Who was J.D. Short?
J.D. Short was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist and harmonicist. He was a multi-instrumentalist, and possessed a distinctive vibrato laden, singing voice. Early in his career, Short recorded under a number of pseudonyms, including Jelly Jaw Short. His more noteworthy works included "Lonesome Swamp Rattlesnake" and "You're Tempting Me."
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- Born
- Feb 26, 1902
Port Gibson - Also known as
- Jaydee Short
- Short, J.D.
- Jelly Jaw Short
- Joe Stone
- Stone, Joe
- Profession
- Died
- Oct 21, 1962
St. Louis
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on July 23, 2013
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