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Magic Sam

Guitarist

Birthday February 14, 1937

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace Grenada, MS

DEATH DATE Dec 1, 1969 (32)

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About

Blues musician known for his tremolo-guitar playing and who recorded "All Your Love" and "Feelin' Good (We're Gonna Boogie)."

Before Fame

He was drafted into the U.S. Army but left after a couple of week's service and was given a dishonorable discharge.

Trivia

His career was cut short when he died unexpectedly of a heart attack at the age of thirty-two.

Family Life

His uncle "Shakey" Jake Harris was also his manager.

Associated With

He claimed to have learned guitar by listening to records by Muddy Waters.