Album: Deep in the Blues by James Cotton (1996)
Record Label: Alligator Records
Format: Album

Artist Background: James Henry Cotton (July 1, 1935 - March 16, 2017) was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, who performed and recorded with many of the great blues artists of his time and with his own band. He played drums early in his career but is famous for his harmonica playing. Cotton began his professional career playing the blues harp in Howlin' Wolf's band in the early 1950s. He made his first recordings in Memphis for Sun Records, under the direction of Sam Phillips. In 1955, h... Part of the Tunica, Mississippi music scene. Associated with Blues movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Tunica, Mississippi music scene. Associated with Blues movement.

Tags: 1990s, Album, Alligator Records


Deep in the Blues

James Cotton

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