Elvin Bishop
Elvin Richard Bishop (born October 21, 1942) is an American blues and rock music singer, guitarist, bandleader, and songwriter. An original member of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of that group in 2015 and the Blues Hall of Fame in his own right in 2016.
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Bishop performing at Boston's on the Beach, Delray Beach, Florida, on July 3, 2010 | |
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| Birth name | Elvin Richard Bishop |
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| Born | October 21, 1942 Glendale, California, United States |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, slide guitar |
| Years active | 1963–present |
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| Website | www.elvinbishopmusic.com |
Bishop feels that the limitations of his voice have helped his songwriting.
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| Oral History, Elvin Bishop reflects on his early influences on guitar. Interview date September 6, 2014, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Oral History Library |
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