Percy Strother
Percy Lee Strother (July 23, 1946 – May 29, 2005) was an American electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. After a tragic start in life, from the mid 1970s, Strother went on to become a mainstay of the Minneapolis blues scene. His music was a blend of blues, rhythm and blues and Memphis soul, and his more noteworthy songs included "Blow Wind Blow", "Down Home Blues", "Killing Floor", "Grits Ain't Groceries", "Red Rooster", and "Take My Love".
Percy Strother | |
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| Birth name | Percy Lee Strother |
| Born | July 23, 1946 Vicksburg, Mississippi, United States |
| Died | May 29, 2005 (aged 58) Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States |
| Genres | Electric blues |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, human voice |
| Years active | 1970s–2005 |
| Labels | Various including JSP Records |
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