Joe Hill Louis

Lester Hill (September 23, 1921 – August 5, 1957), known professionally as Joe Hill Louis, was an American singer, guitarist, harmonica player and one-man band. He was one of a small number of one-man blues bands (along with fellow Memphis bluesman Doctor Ross) to have recorded commercially in the 1950s. He was also a session musician for Sun Records.

Joe Hill Louis
Louis c. 1950
Background information
Birth nameLester Hill
Also known as
  • The Be-Bop Boy
  • The Pepticon Boy
  • Chicago Sunny Boy
Born(1921-09-23)September 23, 1921
Raines, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedAugust 5, 1957(1957-08-05) (aged 35)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • harmonica
  • drums
Years active1940s–1957
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