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Peg Leg Howell

g, voc, 1888-1966 US, Eatonton, Georgia
Singer / Musician of Blues
A.k.a. Joshua Barnes Howell

March 5, 1888 - August 11, 1966. Pioneering blues guitarist whose early 78rpm recordings are much cherished amongst country blues enthusiasts.

     
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • Vocals
Genres
  • Blues
  • Folk
  • World
Popular Tracks   
Skin Game Blues on Before The Blues, Vol. 2 by Various Artists
Broke and Hungry Blues on Peg Leg Stomp by Peg Leg Howell
Banjo Blues on Peg Leg Stomp by Peg Leg Howell
New Prison Blues on Peg Leg Stomp by Peg Leg Howell
Low Down Rounder Blues on My Rough And Rowdy Ways: Early American Rural Music. Badman Ballads and Hellraising Songs, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
Beaver Slide Rag on The Cornshucker's Frolic: Classic Recordings From The 1920's & 30's, Vol. 2 by Various Artists
Turkey Buzzard Blues on Peg Leg Stomp by Peg Leg Howell
Turkey Buzzard Blues / Gonna Tip Out Tonight / Can't Put the Bridle on That Mule / The Panic Is On / G. Burns Is Gonna Rise Again / Clair and Pearley Blues on Bluesmaster Nuggets, Set 7 by Various Artists
Bluesmaster Nuggets: Dallas Rag / Dupree Blues / Lost Boy Blues / Runnin' Wild / I'm Going Away and Leave My Baby / James Alley Blues / Jamestown Exhibition / Farm Hand Blues / Jefferson County Blues / Banjo Blues on Bluesmaster Nuggets by Various Artists
Rolling Mill Blues on Peg Leg Stomp by Peg Leg Howell

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order Vol. 1 (8 November 1926 To 13 August 1928)Peg Leg Howell & Eddie Anthony1993Compil.
Complete Recorded Works In Chronological Order Volume 2 (13 August 1928 To 9 December 1930)Peg Leg Howell & Eddie Anthony1993Compil.
Vol. 1 (1926-27): Complete Recordings In Chronological OrderPeg Leg Howell1986Compil.
(1928-29) - Complete Recordings In Chronological OrderPeg Leg Howell1982Compil.
The Legendary Peg Leg HowellPeg Leg Howell1964Album
Monkey Man Blues / Chittlin' SupperPeg Leg Howell And Jim Hill1929Album
Hobo BluesPeg Leg Howell1927Single
Coal Man Blues / Tishamingo BluesPeg Leg Howell1927Album
Sadie Lee Blues / Papa Stobb BluesPeg Leg Howell1927Album
Fo' Day Blues / New Prison BluesPeg Leg Howell1926Album
Peg Leg Howell And His Gang (1927-1930)Peg Leg HowellCompil.
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