B. January , in Richland, MS, USA d. May , in Chicago, IL, USA Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in . Had a son who followed in his footsteps. a
Made his debut in 1951 with "Dust My Broom" for the Trumpet label.
Served in the Navy during WWII.
King of the slide guitar.
His grave lies at the New Port Baptist Church, Newport Road, Holmes County, Mississippi.
Inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
