John Handcox
Vocals, Musical Artist
1904 – 1992
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Who was John Handcox?
John L. Handcox was a Great Depression-era tenant farmer and union advocate from Arkansas renowned for his politically charged songs and poetry. Handcox is noted for playing a "vital role in bettering the lives of sharecroppers and energizing labor union organizers and members." Despite his brief career, many of his songs were so popular that they became standard folk songs themselves, and continue to be sung today.
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- Born
- Feb 5, 1904
Brinkley - Also known as
- Handcox, John
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Sep 18, 1992
San Diego
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on July 23, 2013
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