Little Joe Blue
Little Joe Blue (September 23, 1934 – April 22, 1990) was an American electric blues singer and guitarist. His musical style was often compared to B. B. King.
Little Joe Blue | |
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| Birth name | Joseph Valery, Jr. |
| Born | September 23, 1934 Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States |
| Died | April 22, 1990 (aged 55) Reno, Nevada, United States |
| Genres | Electric blues |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | Late 1950s–1990 |
| Labels | Kent, Jewel, Checker, Evejim and others |
His most notable track was "Dirty Work Going On", which was written by Ferdinand "Fats" Washington, and originally recorded by Little Joe Blue in 1966. It was released by Checker Records. The track peaked at No. 40 in the US Billboard R&B chart.
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