Kyle Wooten
American blues musician
About Kyle Wooten
Lived 1897 – 1935 (aged 37). Kyle Wooten was an American harmonicist.
Kyle Herbert Wooten (August 28, 1897 – July 31, 1935) was an American harmonica player during the 1920s and 1930s best known for the choking blues. Born in Lumber City, Georgia, he was considered part of the backwoods scene, a subgenre of Appalachian music, and incorporated imitations of animals and imitations of inanimate sounds in his play.
He died in Lumber City of tuberculosis, aged 38.
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Who was Kyle Wooten?
American blues musician
When was Kyle Wooten born?
Kyle Wooten was born on 28 August 1897 in Lumber City.
When did Kyle Wooten die?
Kyle Wooten died on 31 July 1935 in Lumber City.
What was Kyle Wooten's occupation?
Kyle Wooten was a harmonicist.
What nationality was Kyle Wooten?
Kyle Wooten was American.
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