Mighty Joe Young (musician)

Mighty Joe Young
Young in 1976
Background information
Born
Joseph Young Jr.

(1927-09-23)September 23, 1927
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMarch 24, 1999(1999-03-24) (aged 71)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1950s–1980s
Labels

Joseph Young Jr. (September 23, 1927 – March 24, 1999), known as Mighty Joe Young, was an American Chicago blues guitarist.

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