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Just name this artist!

His mother was a guitarist
who moved him to St. Louis in 1913. He lost eyesight due to glaucoma in 1926, and served time in local workhouse that same year, where he taught self guitar. He played for tips at house parties, sidewalks, clubs and bars through the 20's into the 30's. He was ordained deacon of King Solomon Holy House of Prayer, East St. Louis, in 1954. Influenced by Peetie Wheatstraw.

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from his recording of "Prowling Nighthawk" in 1937
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