Johnny Copeland
John Clyde Copeland (March 27, 1937 – July 3, 1997) was an American Texas blues guitarist and singer. In 1983, he was named Blues Entertainer of the Year by the Blues Foundation. He is the father of blues singer Shemekia Copeland.
Johnny Copeland | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Clyde Copeland |
| Born | March 27, 1937 Haynesville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | July 3, 1997 (aged 60) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Texas blues, electric blues |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1950s–1997 |
| Labels | Various, including Duke and Verve |
In 2017, Copeland was posthumously inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.
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