Sleepy John Estes

For the fictional character named John "Sleepy" Estes, see Mad Bull 34.

Sleepy John Estes
Estes (seated, right) with Hammie Nixon and Yank Rachell, early 1970s
Background information
Born
John Adam Estes

(1899-01-25)January 25, 1899
Ripley, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJune 5, 1977(1977-06-05) (aged 78)
Brownsville, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresCountry blues
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1929–1977
LabelDelmark

John Adam Estes (January 25, 1899 or 1900 – June 5, 1977), known as Sleepy John Estes, was an American blues guitarist, songwriter and vocalist. His music influenced such artists as The Beatles, Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin.

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