Band: solo artist
Position: singer/songwriter/pianist
Died: Nov. 15, 2016
Cause of death: undisclosed
Age: 89
Distinction: The jazz-blues singer's 1957 song "Parchman Farm" was covered by John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Georgie Fame, Bobbie Gentry, Blue Cheer and Cactus. His 1963 song "Young Man" was covered by the Who ("Young Man Blues") on Live at Leeds.
