Morris Pejoe | |
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Birth name | Morris Pejas |
Born | Palmetto, Louisiana, U.S. | April 11, 1924
Died | July 27, 1982 Westland, Michigan, U.S. | (aged 58)
Genres | Chicago blues |
Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, violin |
Years active | 1940s–1960s |
Labels | Checker, Vee-Jay, Abco, Atomic H, Kaytown, Friendly Five, plus Delmark (reissues only) |
Morris Pejas (April 11, 1924 – July 27, 1982), billed professionally as Morris Pejoe was an American Chicago blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He released a string of singles in the 1950s and 1960s, but saw many of his recordings go unreleased over that period.[1]