About Joe "Guitar" Hughes
Lived 1937 – 2003 (aged 65). Joe "Guitar" Hughes was an American musician and guitarist.
Joe "Guitar" Hughes (born Maurice Hughes; September 29, 1937 – May 20, 2003) was an American blues musician from Houston, Texas.
Career Hughes was inspired by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and Johnny "Guitar" Watson – "anyone who had fire in their playing and a good shuffle". His first band was the Dukes of Rhythm in the 1950s, which also included his friend Johnny Copeland.
Selected discography 1986 - Texas Guitar Master (Double Trouble), featuring Pete Mayes 1988 - Craftsman (Double Trouble) 1989 - If You Want to See the Blues (Black Top) 1995 - Down & Depressed (The Network) 1996 - Live at Vrendenburg (Double Trouble) 1996 - Texas Guitar Slinger (Bullseye Blues) 2001 - Stuff Like That (Blues Express)
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Who was Joe "Guitar" Hughes?
American blues musician (1937–2003)
When was Joe "Guitar" Hughes born?
Joe "Guitar" Hughes was born on 29 September 1937 in Houston.
When did Joe "Guitar" Hughes die?
Joe "Guitar" Hughes died on 20 May 2003.
What was Joe "Guitar" Hughes's occupation?
Joe "Guitar" Hughes was a musician and guitarist.
What nationality was Joe "Guitar" Hughes?
Joe "Guitar" Hughes was American.
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