R. L. Burnside
R. L. Burnside | |
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Burnside performing at the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee | |
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| Born | November 23, 1926 Harmontown, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Origin | Oxford, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | September 1, 2005 (aged 78) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1960s–2005 |
| Labels | Fat Possum |
R. L. Burnside (November 23, 1926 – September 1, 2005) was an American Hill country blues singer, songwriter and guitarist. He played music for most of his life but received little recognition until 1995 when Burnside recorded and toured with Jon Spencer, garnering crossover appeal and introducing his music to a new fan base, particularly in the punk and garage rock scenes.