Sonny Terry

Sonny Terry Sonny Terry American blues harmonica player and vocalist (1911–1986) Saunders Terrell (October 24, 1911 – March 11, 1986),[1] known as Sonny Terry, was an American Piedmont blues and folk musician,[2] who was known for his energetic blues harmonica style, which frequently included vocal whoops and hollers and occasionally imitations of trains and fox hunts. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Sonny Terry Terry performing at Nambassa in 1981 Background information Born Saunders Terrell (1911-10-24)October 24, 1911 Greensboro, Georgia, U.S. Origin Shelby, North Carolina, U.S. Died March 11, 1986(1986-03-11) (aged 74) Mineola, New York, U.S. Genres Piedmont blues country blues blues revival folk-blues East Coast blues Occupation Musician Instruments Harmonica vocals jaw harp Years active 1930s–1980s Labels Atlantic ABC…

GENRES: Blues, Male Vocalist