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The subject matter in Cohen’s songs is often morose. In fact, it became somewhat of a trademark for his music.

Johnson was one of the first guitarists to employ distortion, while playing. Most noticeable on, “How Many More Years,” this technique marks his place in history as one of the pioneers of electric guitar.

Winning his first W. C. Handy Award (Blues Music Award) in 1981, Magic Slim & The Teardrops won “Best Blues Band of the Year,” no fewer than six times, garnering over 40 nominations in the first three decades of the awards’ existence.

Gray will be inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, on May 11th, in Memphis.

Here is our list of the 10 best beards in the blues.

“They call Elvis the King; but the sure-enough King was Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson.” – Etta James

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“Everyone else wanted to be Elvis, I wanted to be Scotty.” – Keith Richards

Facts about New Orleans Piano Player Dr. John, born Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr., Dr John is a singer, songwriter, actor, piano player and guitarist, born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana.