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Joaquin Murphey

g, 1923-1999 US, Hollywood
Musician of Country
A.k.a. Earl James Murphey

Earl James "Joaquin" Murphey (often spelled "Murphy", 30 December 1923 in Hollywood, California – 25 October 1999) was an American steel guitarist. Nicknamed "Joaquin" due to his personality, Murphey was an "innovative" and highly influential steel guitarist who helped to define the sound of Western Swing styledlap steel guitar, combining the Hawaiian steel guitarists styles, and the influence of early Western Swing pioneers such as Leon McAuliffe and Bob Dunn. He started professionally while a teenager in the late 1930s, and eventually joined the prestigious Spade Cooley western swing orchestra. This commitment also brought him film appearances, in many "singin' cowboy"'s features.

     
Genres
  • Country
  • World
  • Folk
  • Pop
  • Jazz

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Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Joaquin MurpheyJoaquin Murphey1977Album
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