Slim Harpo
Slim Harpo (born James Isaac Moore; January 11, 1924 – January 31, 1970) was an American blues musician, a leading exponent of the swamp blues style, and "one of the most commercially successful blues artists of his day". He played guitar and was a master of the blues harmonica, known in blues circles as a "harp". His most successful and influential recordings included "I'm a King Bee" (1957), "Rainin' in My Heart" (1961), and "Baby Scratch My Back" (1966), which reached number one on Billboard's R&B chart and number 16 on its broader Hot 100 singles chart.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Isaac Moore |
| Born | January 11, 1924 Lobdell, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | January 31, 1970 (aged 46) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Harmonica, guitar, vocals |
| Years active | c. 1950–1970 |
| Labels | Excello, Stateside |
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