Eddy Clearwater | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Edward Harrington |
Also known as | Guitar Eddy, Clear Waters, The Chief |
Born | Macon, Mississippi, U.S. | January 10, 1935
Died | June 1, 2018 Skokie, Illinois, U.S. | (aged 83)
Genres | Chicago blues Electric blues |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, electric guitar |
Years active | 1953–2018 |
Labels | Alligator, Blind Pig, Rounder, Delmark |
Website | eddyclearwater.com |
Edward Harrington (January 10, 1935[1] – June 1, 2018), better known by his stage name Eddy Clearwater, was an American blues musician who specialized in Chicago blues. Blues Revue said he plays "joyous rave-ups…he testifies with stunning soul fervor and powerful guitar. One of the blues' finest songwriters."[2]