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Cisco HoustonCisco Houston Cisco Houston American musician (1918–1961) Gilbert Vandine "Cisco" Houston (August 18, 1918 – April 29, 1961) was an American folk singer and songwriter,[1] who is closely associated with Woody Guthrie due to their extensive history of traveling and recording together. This article needs additional citations for verification. (August 2007) Quick facts Background information, Born ... Cisco Houston Background information Born Gilbert Vandine Houston (1918-08-18)August 18, 1918 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. Died April 29, 1961(1961-04-29) (aged 42) San Bernardino, California, U.S. Genres Folk Occupation Singer-songwriter Instrument(s) Guitar, voice Years active 1930s–1960 Close Houston was a regular recording artist for Moses Asch's Folkways recording studio. He performed with folk/blues musicians Lead Belly, Sonny Terry, the Almanac Singers, Cynthia Gooding and others.… (Source: Wikipedia)
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