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Also Known As Texas Slim • John Lee Booker • Birmingham Sam and His Magic Guitar • John Lee Cooker
Born August 22, 1917 • Clarksdale • Mississippi
Died June 21, 2001 (aged 83) • California
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (1997) • Grammy Award (1995) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1991) • Grammy Award (1989)
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