James Keys Markham | |
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Born | March 16, 1941 Pryor, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | September 21, 2018 (aged 77) |
Genres | Blues, country, blues rock, Tulsa sound |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Harmonica, vocals |
Years active | 1957–2018 |
Labels | Kingsnake Records, Alligator Records, Arista Records, Tulsa Blues Project Records |
James Keys Markham (March 16, 1941 – September 21, 2018) was an American harmonica player and singer. Inducted into both the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, he is considered a pioneer of the "Tulsa sound".