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Magic Sam

American Chicago blues musician (1937-1969)

PersonDied aged 32humanQ549960

Also known as Samuel Gene Maghett

Born: February 14, 1937
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Died: December 1, 1969
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Birthplace: Grenada
Place of death: Chicago
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: singer
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1.Stated in Magic Sam (1937-1969), blues singer and guitaristRetrieved 2018-07-23
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, guitarist
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Samuel Gene Maghett, known as Magic Sam, was an American Chicago blues musician. He was born in Grenada County, Mississippi, and learned to play the blues from listening to records by Muddy Waters and Little Walter. After moving to Chicago at the age of 19, he was signed by Cobra Records and became well known as a bluesman after the release of his first record, "All Your Love", in 1957. He was known for his distinctive tremolo guitar playing.

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Cause of death: myocardial infarction
Instrument: guitar
voice
Manner of death: natural causes
Genre: blues
Label: Cobra Records
Delmark Records
Voice type: tenor
Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in Virtual International Authority FileRetrieved 2018-11-04
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Place of burial: Restvale Cemetery
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