T-Model Ford

T-Model Ford
T-Model Ford at Tea Bazaar in Charlottesville, Virginia, on March 1, 2010
Background information
Birth nameJames Lewis Carter Ford
Born(1923-06-24)June 24, 1923 (probable)
Forest, Mississippi, United States
DiedJuly 16, 2013(2013-07-16) (aged 90)
Greenville, Mississippi, United States
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)Musician, singer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1997–2013
LabelsFat Possum, Alive Naturalsound
Formerly ofGravelroad

James Lewis Carter Ford (June 24, 1923 – July 16, 2013) was an American blues musician who performed under the name T-Model Ford. He began his musical career in his early seventies and continuously recorded for the Fat Possum record label before eventually moving to Alive Naturalsound Records. His musical style combined the rawness of Delta blues with Chicago and juke joint blues styles.

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