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Gus Cannon Gus Cannon American blues musician (1883–1979) Gustavus Cannon (September 12, 1883[1] – October 15, 1979) was an American blues musician who helped to popularize jug bands (such as his own Cannon's Jug Stompers) in the 1920s and 1930s. There is uncertainty about his birth year; his tombstone gives the date as 1874.[2] Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Gus Cannon Cannon (left) with Cannon's Jug Stompers, c. 1928 Background information Birth name Gustavus Cannon Also known as Banjo Joe Born (1883-09-12)September 12, 1883 Red Banks, Mississippi, U.S. Died October 15, 1979(1979-10-15) (aged 96) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Genres Folk blues Occupation Musician Instruments Banjo jug vocals Years active 1898–1940; 1956–1979 Labels RCA Victor Paramount Stax Folkways Formerly of…

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