About Babe Stovall
Lived 1907 – 1974 (aged 66). Babe Stovall was an American musician, singer, guitarist and songwriter.
Jewell Stovall, better known as Babe Stovall (October 14, 1907 – September 21, 1974), was an American Delta blues singer and guitarist.
Stovall played on the college circuit, in addition to being the regular musician at the Dream Palace Bar on Frenchman Street, He also performed at the first five New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festivals from 1970 up to the year of his death.
His death in 1974 was by natural causes.
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Who was Babe Stovall?
American Delta blues singer and songwriter (1907–1974)
When was Babe Stovall born?
Babe Stovall was born on 14 October 1907 in Tylertown.
When did Babe Stovall die?
Babe Stovall died on 21 September 1974 in New Orleans.
What was Babe Stovall's occupation?
Babe Stovall was a musician, singer, guitarist and songwriter.
What nationality was Babe Stovall?
Babe Stovall was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Babe Stovall. https://biography.guide/babe-stovall/
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