Peg Leg Howell

About the artist

Joshua Barnes Howell, known as Peg Leg Howell (March 5, 1888 - August 11, 1966) was an African American blues singer and guitarist, who connected early country blues and the later 12-bar style. He had the strong delivery and ear-catching repertoire of the professional street-singer. He was born on a farm in Eatonton, Georgia, United States, and taught himself guitar at the age of 21. Over time he became skilled in pre-Piedmont finger picking and slide guitar techniques.

Top songs

1. Broke and Hungry Blues
2. Skin Game Blues
3. New Prison Blues
4. Rolling Mill Blues
5. Coal Man Blues
6. Low Down Rounder Blues
7. Beaver Slide Rag
8. Blood Red River
9. Turkey Buzzard Blues
10. Please Ma'am

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