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Cort JohnsonMatt "Guitar" Murphy Matt "Guitar" Murphy American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter (1929–2018) Matthew Tyler Murphy (December 29, 1929 – June 15, 2018),[1][2] known as Matt "Guitar" Murphy, was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter. He was associated with Memphis Slim, The Blues Brothers and Howlin' Wolf. In 2012, Murphy was elected to the Blues Hall of Fame. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Matt Murphy Murphy in 2010 Background information Birth name Matthew Tyler Murphy Also known as Matt "Guitar" Murphy Born (1929-12-29)December 29, 1929 Sunflower, Mississippi, U.S. Died June 15, 2018(2018-06-15) (aged 88) Miami, Florida, U.S. Genres Blues Instruments Guitar, vocals Years active 1948–2018 Labels Antone's, Roesch, Bluzpik Close Early life Murphy was born in Sunflower, Mississippi, and… (Source: Wikipedia)
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