Louisiana Red
American blues singer-songwriter and musician (1932–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Iverson Minter (March 23, 1932 – February 25, 2012), known as Louisiana Red, was an American blues guitarist, harmonica player, and singer, who recorded more than 50 albums. A master of slide guitar, he played both traditional acoustic and urban electric styles, with lyrics both honest and often remarkably personal. His career includes collaborations with artists as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Eric Burdon, and others.
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Birth name | Iverson Minter |
Also known as | Louisiana Red |
Born | (1932-03-23)March 23, 1932[1] Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.[2] |
Died | February 25, 2012(2012-02-25) (aged 79)[3] Hanover, Germany |
Genres | Blues |
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Years active | 1949–2012 |
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Spouse(s) | Ealase Minter (m. 1963; died 1973)
Odetta Holmes (m. 1977 div. 1983) Dora Minter (m. 1984) |
Website | Official website |
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