Cootie Stark

Cootie Stark
Background information
Also known asBlind Johnny Miller
Born
Johnny Miller

(1927-12-27)December 27, 1927
Abbeville, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 14, 2005(2005-04-14) (aged 77)
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
GenresPiedmont blues
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years activeLate 1930s–2005
LabelMusic Maker

Johnny Miller (December 27, 1927 – April 14, 2005), known as Cootie Stark, was an American Piedmont blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. His best remembered recordings were "Metal Bottoms" and "Sandyland." Stark was known as the "King of the Piedmont Blues."

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