Jay Owens
American electric blues and soul blues guitarist, singer and songwriter
About Jay Owens
Lived 1947 – 2005 (aged 58). Jay Owens was an American songwriter, composer, musician, guitarist and singing.
Life and career Isaac Jerome Owens was born in Lake City, Florida, United States.
Owens played alongside his friend, Johnny Kay, in the 1970s and 1980s, leading a succession of bands playing in the Tampa Bay and St. Petersberg area of Florida. It won Living Blues magazine's 'Best Blues Album' and 'Best Debut Album' awards. In 1995, EastWest issued Movin' On, which included contributions as before from Vernon and Wingfield, while Dave Bronze played bass guitar on the collection.
He was also a prolific songwriter, and his songs have been recorded by Jim Leverton ("Only Human"), James Booker ("1-2-3" and "One Hell of a Nerve"), and K. T. Oslin ("Come On-A My House").
In 1997, Owens moved to Orlando, Florida after spending twenty years in New York City.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jay Owens?
American electric blues and soul blues guitarist, singer and songwriter
When was Jay Owens born?
Jay Owens was born on 6 September 1947 in Lake City.
When did Jay Owens die?
Jay Owens died on 26 November 2005 in Orlando.
What was Jay Owens's occupation?
Jay Owens was a songwriter, composer, musician, guitarist and singing.
What nationality was Jay Owens?
Jay Owens was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jay Owens (musician)
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