Johnny Jenkins

For the American racecar driver, see Johnny Jenkins (racing driver).
Johnny Jenkins
Born(1939-03-05)March 5, 1939
Bibb County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJune 26, 2006(2006-06-26) (aged 67)
Bibb County, Georgia, U.S.
GenresBlues
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1962–1970
1996–2006

Johnny Edward Jenkins (March 5, 1939 – June 26, 2006)[1][2] was an American left-handed blues guitarist, who helped launch the career of Otis Redding.[2] His flamboyant style of guitar playing also influenced Jimi Hendrix.[3]

  1. ^ Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 2006 January To June". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
  2. ^ a b "Guitarist Johnny Jenkins; Aided Otis Redding". Washingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2014-07-14.
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