About L. G. McKinley
Lived 1918 – 1970 (aged 51). L. G. McKinley was an American musician, guitarist and singing.
Biography He was born Luke C. McKinley He relocated to Chicago in 1941. McKinley also undertook recording sessions with several of Chicago's better-known blues musicians, including Curtis Jones. He signed with States Records in January 1954, which issued his "Companion Blues" later that year. Other tracks he recorded in that period, which were unissued at that time, included "Blue Evening", "Down with It", "Rosalie Blues", "Disgusted", and "Tortured Blues". In 1959, Bea & Baby Records released his single "Nit Wit".
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Who was L. G. McKinley?
American musician (1918–1970)
When was L. G. McKinley born?
L. G. McKinley was born on 22 October 1918 in Mississippi.
When did L. G. McKinley die?
L. G. McKinley died on 19 January 1970 in Chicago, East Chicago.
What was L. G. McKinley's occupation?
L. G. McKinley was a musician, guitarist and singing.
What nationality was L. G. McKinley?
L. G. McKinley was American.
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