Elvin Bishop

Elvin Richard Bishop
Bishop performing in 2010
Bishop performing in 2010
Background information
Also known as
  • Pigboy Crabshaw
  • Bad Boy
Born (1942-10-21) October 21, 1942 (age 82)
Glendale, California, U.S.
OriginChicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1963–present
Labels
Formerly ofThe Paul Butterfield Blues Band
Websitewww.elvinbishopmusic.com

Elvin Richard Bishop (born October 21, 1942)[1] is an American blues and rock music singer, guitarist, bandleader, and songwriter. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band in 2015, and in the Blues Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 2016.

  1. ^ Michael Erlewine. "Elvin Bishop – Biography – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved January 6, 2015.