Louisiana Red

Iverson Minter (March 23, 1932 – February 25, 2012), known as Louisiana Red, was an American blues guitarist, harmonica player, and singer, who recorded more than 50 albums. A master of slide guitar, he played both traditional acoustic and urban electric styles, with lyrics both honest and often remarkably personal. His career includes collaborations with artists as Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Eric Burdon, and others.

Louisiana Red
Louisiana Red performing in Denmark
Background information
Birth nameIverson Minter
Also known asLouisiana Red
Born(1932-03-23)March 23, 1932
Bessemer, Alabama, U.S.
DiedFebruary 25, 2012(2012-02-25) (aged 79)
Hanover, Germany
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • harmonica
Years active1949–2012
Labels
Spouse(s)Ealase Minter (m. 1963; died 1973)

Odetta Holmes (m. 1977 div. 1983)

Dora Minter (m. 1984)
WebsiteOfficial website
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