Bo Weavil Jackson

Bo Weavil Jackson

Bo Weavil Jackson (dates and places of birth and death unknown, real name believed to be James Jackson), was an Afro-American blues singer and guitarist.

He recorded as one of the first country bluesmen in 1926 for the Paramount and Vocalion labels, on the latter under the name of Sam Butler. His 78 rpm records are highly sought by collectors and have been numerously re-released on LP and CD compilation albums.

External links

* [http://www.wirz.de/music/jacksonb.htm Illustrated Bo Weavil Jackson / Sam Butler discography]

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NAME=Jackson, Bo Weavil
ALTERNATIVE NAMES=Sam Butler
SHORT DESCRIPTION=American singer-guitarist
DATE OF BIRTH=unknown
PLACE OF BIRTH=unknown
DATE OF DEATH=unknown
PLACE OF DEATH=unknown


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