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Slim Lightnin'Lightnin' Slim Lightnin' Slim American blues musician (1913–1974) Otis Verries Hicks (March 13, 1913 – July 27, 1974),[1] known as Lightnin' Slim, was an American blues musician who played Louisiana blues and swamp blues for Excello Records.[2] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Lightnin' Slim Lightnin' Slim in 1972 Background information Birth name Otis Verries Hicks Born (1913-03-13)March 13, 1913 Good Pine, Louisiana, U.S. Died July 27, 1974(1974-07-27) (aged 61) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. Genres Louisiana blues swamp blues Occupations Musician songwriter Instruments Guitar vocals Years active 1940s–1973 Labels Excello Stateside Flyright Ace Close Biography According to most sources, Otis Hicks was born on a farm outside St. Louis, Missouri,[3] but the researchers Bob Eagle and Eric LeBlanc stated, on… (Source: Wikipedia)
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