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 Daddy Stovepipe at Gennett Records Studio in 1924 | |
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| Birth name | Johnny Watson |
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| Born | April 12, 1867 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | November 1, 1963 (aged 96) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Years active | Late 1890s–early 1960s |
Johnny Watson (April 12, 1867 – November 1, 1963),[1] known as Daddy Stovepipe, was an American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player, best known for his recordings. Watson also recorded as Jimmy Watson, Sunny Jim and Rev. Alfred Pitts. He may have been the earliest-born blues performer to record.
Many of his recordings were jug band duets with his wife, Sarah Watson, who was usually credited as Mississippi Sarah.
- ^ Doc Rock. "The 1960s". The Dead Rock Stars Club. Retrieved October 6, 2015.