Kansas Joe McCoy

Wilbur Joe "Kansas Joe" McCoy (May 11, 1905 – January 28, 1950) was an American Delta blues singer, musician and songwriter.

This article is about the musician. For the 19th-century entrepreneur of the same name, see Joseph McCoy.

Kansas Joe McCoy
McCoy c. 1945
Background information
Birth nameWilbur Joe McCoy
Also known asKansas Joseph Allen McCoy
Born(1905-05-11)May 11, 1905
Raymond, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJanuary 28, 1950(1950-01-28) (aged 44)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1920s–1940s
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