Slim Harpo

James Moore, known as Slim Harpo, (January 11, 1924 — January 31, 1970) was a famous blues musician born in Lobdell, Louisiana, USA.[1] He played in the style called Swamp blues.

As a child he learned to play the guitar and the harmonica. He started playing in the 1940's and in 1948 became a full time musician, using the name "Harmonica Slim".[2] He changed his name to "Harpo Slim" in the 1950's.[2]

He had several hit recordings including, "King Bee" in 1957, "Raining in my Heart" in 1961 and "Scratch My Back" in 1966.[2]

The Rolling Stones recorded "King Bee" on their first album.[2]

Harpo Slim died from a heart attack in 1970.

References

  1. "Slim Harpo". worldguitarists.com. 2011. Archived from the original on 10 February 2010. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Weiser, Glenn (2010). "Slim Harpo-A Biographical Note". celticguitarmusic.com. Retrieved April 29, 2011.