Lucky Peterson

Lucky Peterson
Peterson at Festival du Bout du Monde in 2016
Background information
Birth nameJudge Kenneth Peterson
Born(1964-12-13)December 13, 1964
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 17, 2020(2020-05-17) (aged 55)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
GenresBlues, soul, R&B, gospel, rock and roll
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, keyboards
LabelsDisques Dreyfus, Evidence Records, Alligator Records, Verve records, Blue Thumb Records, JSP Records

Judge Kenneth "Lucky" Peterson (December 13, 1964 – May 17, 2020) was an American musician who played contemporary blues, fusing soul, R&B, gospel and rock and roll. He was a vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist. Music journalist Tony Russell, in his book The Blues - From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray has said, "he may be the only blues musician to have had national television exposure in short pants."