Estes Sleepy John

Sleepy John Estes Sleepy John Estes American blues singer-songwriter (1899/1900–1977) For the fictional character named John "Sleepy" Estes, see Mad Bull 34. John Adam Estes[1] (January 25, 1899[2] or 1900[3] – June 5, 1977),[4] known as Sleepy John Estes, was an American blues guitarist, songwriter and vocalist. His music influenced such artists as the Beatles, Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Sleepy John Estes Estes (seated, right) with Hammie Nixon and Yank Rachell, early 1970s Background information Birth name John Adam Estes Born (1899-01-25)January 25, 1899 Ripley, Tennessee, U.S. Died June 5, 1977(1977-06-05) (aged 78) Brownsville, Tennessee, U.S. Genres Country blues Occupations Musician songwriter Instruments Guitar vocals Years active 1929–1977 Labels Delmark Close Life…

GENRES: Jazz, Blues, Male Vocalist