L. C. McKinley

L. C. McKinley (October 22, 1918 – January 19, 1970) was an American Chicago blues guitarist. He worked with Eddie Boyd and Ernest Cotton. A performer in the Chicago blues scene, McKinley's major output was as a session musician on recordings made mostly in the 1950s.

L. C. McKinley
Birth nameLuke C. McKinley
Born(1918-10-22)October 22, 1918
Winona, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJanuary 19, 1970(1970-01-19) (aged 51)
East Chicago, Indiana, U.S.
GenresChicago blues
Occupation(s)Guitarist, singer
Instrument(s)Guitar
Years activeLate 1940s–early 1960s

He also released a number of singles on various record labels. His best-known tracks include "Weeping Willow Blues" and "Nit Wit." His guitar playing was influenced by T-Bone Walker.

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