.jpg) Blues guitarist and vocalist Lazy Lester. Photo by Tom Beetz in 2004 Image by Tom Beetz, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 2.0 |
Lester LazyLazy Lester Lazy Lester American blues harmonica player (1933–2018) Leslie Johnson (June 20, 1933 – August 22, 2018),[1][2] known as Lazy Lester, was an American blues musician who sang and played the harmonica and guitar. In a career spanning the 1950s to 2018, he pioneered swamp blues,[3] and also played harmonica blues, rhythm and blues and Louisiana blues.[1] This article needs additional citations for verification. (August 2018) Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Lazy Lester Lester in 2004 Background information Birth name Leslie Johnson Born (1933-06-20)June 20, 1933 Torras, Louisiana, U.S. Died August 22, 2018(2018-08-22) (aged 85) Paradise, California, U.S. Genres Swamp blues Louisiana blues Occupation Musician Instruments Harmonica vocals guitar Years active 1950s–2018 Labels Excello Alligator Ace Close… (Source: Wikipedia)
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