Matt "Guitar" Murphy

Matt Murphy
Murphy in 2010
Murphy in 2010
Background information
Birth nameMatthew Tyler Murphy
Also known asMatt "Guitar" Murphy
Born(1929-12-29)December 29, 1929
Sunflower, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJune 15, 2018(2018-06-15) (aged 88)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
GenresBlues
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1948–2018
LabelsAntone's, Roesch, Bluzpik

Matthew Tyler Murphy (December 29, 1929 – June 15, 2018),[1][2] known as Matt "Guitar" Murphy, was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter. He was associated with Memphis Slim, The Blues Brothers and Howlin' Wolf. In 2012, Murphy was elected to the Blues Hall of Fame.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference deadline was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Bill Dahl (1927-12-29). "Matt "Guitar" Murphy | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2015-10-05.