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| Eddie Kirkland | |
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 Kirkland performing in 2002 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Eddie Kirk |
| Born | August 16, 1923 Kingston, Jamaica |
| Died | February 27, 2011 (aged 87) Crystal River, Florida, United States |
| Genres | Blues, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1949–2011 |
| Labels | RPM Records, Fortune Records, Volt Records, and King Records |
Eddie Kirkland (August 16, 1923[1][2] – February 27, 2011)[3] was an American electric blues[4] guitarist, harmonicist, singer, and songwriter.
Kirkland, known as the "Gypsy of the Blues" for his rigorous touring schedules, played and toured with John Lee Hooker from 1949 to 1962. After his period of working in tandem with Hooker he pursued a successful solo career, recording for RPM Records, Fortune Records, Volt Records, and King Records, sometimes under the stage name Eddie Kirk. Kirkland continued to tour, write and record albums until his death in February 2011. His last performance, the night before his death, was at Dunedin Brewery, Florida.
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