John Henry Barbee

Singer, Guitarist

1905 – 1964

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Who was John Henry Barbee?

John Henry Barbee was an American blues singer and guitarist. He was born William George Tucker in Henning, Tennessee, United States, and changed his name with the commencement of his recording career to reflect his favorite folk song, "The Ballad of John Henry".

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Born
Nov 14, 1905
Henning
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Tennessee
Died
Nov 3, 1964
Chicago

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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