Morris Pejoe

Morris Pejoe
Born
Morris Pejas

(1924-04-11)April 11, 1924
DiedJuly 27, 1982(1982-07-27) (aged 58)
GenresChicago blues
OccupationsSinger, guitarist, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, violin
Years active1940s–1960s
LabelsChecker, Vee-Jay, Abco, Atomic H, Kaytown, Friendly Five, plus Delmark (reissues only)

Morris Pejas (April 11, 1924 – July 27, 1982), billed professionally as Morris Pejoe was an American Chicago blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He released a string of singles in the 1950s and 1960s, but saw many of his recordings go unreleased over that period.