410. Blind Lemon Jefferson

(May 2022) Episode 410 is BLIND LEMON JEFFERSON, known as the Father of Texas Blues.  He recorded a hundred songs in the 1920s, and was popular at the time for his distinctive voice and guitar playing.  He was rediscovered in the 1960s as lots of artists covered his songs. Allegedly Jefferson Airplane took their name from him.

Favorite song: Matchbox Blues

Compared to expectations: same

Recommendation: yes, for awareness of original blues

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