| LC control no. | n 94020687 |
|---|---|
| Descriptive conventions | rda |
| Personal name heading | Harpo, Slim, 1924-1970 |
| Variant(s) | Moore, James, 1924-1970 Moore, James, harmonica player Slim Harpo, 1924-1970 Harmonica Slim, 1924-1970 |
| Associated country | Louisiana |
| Birth date | 19240111 |
| Death date | 19700131 |
| Place of birth | Lobdell (La.) |
| Place of death | Baton Rouge (La.) |
| Field of activity | Blues (Music) |
| Profession or occupation | Blues musicians Harmonica players Singers Guitarists |
| Found in | His Shake your hips [SR] c1983: label (Slim Harpo) OCLC 25395221 (hdg.: Harpo, Slim, 1924-1970) His Hip shakin' [SR] p1994: insert (Slim Harpo; born James Moore, Jan. 11, 1924, outside of Baton Rouge; d. Jan. 31, 1970) Encyclopedia of popular music, 3rd edition (listed under: Slim Harpo; born James Moore, January 11, 1924, Lobdel, Louisiana; died January 31, 1970; one of the foremost proponents of post-war rural blues; began performing under the name Harmonica Slim; acquired the name "Slim Harpo" to avoid conflict with another artist known as Harmonica Slim; singer and harmonica player) Encyclopedia of the blues, 2006 (listed under: Harpo, Slim; born James Moore, January 11, 1924, Lobdell, LA; died January 31, 1970, Baton Rouge, LA; guitarist, harpist, singer, composer; originally performed as Harmonica Slim, but this name already existed as a recording act so the name Slim Harpo was devised by reversing "Harmonica Slim", taking the slang term for the instrument, and adding an "O") Herzhaft, GeĢrard. Encyclopedia of the blues, 2nd edition (listed under: Slim Harpo; born James Moore, 1924, near Baton Rouge; died 1970; vocals, harmonica, guitar; Louisiana swamp blues musician) Santelli, Robert. Big book of blues, c2001 (listed under: Harpo, Slim; aka Harmonica Slim; born James Moore, January 11, 1924, Baton Rouge, La.; died January 31, 1970, Baton Rouge, La.; one of the principal purveyors of Louisiana swamp blues; singer, harmonica player and guitarist) All music guide to the blues, 3rd edition (listed under "H": Slim Harpo (James Moore); born January 11, 1924, Lobdell, LA; died January 31, 1970, Baton Rouge, LA; vocals, leader, harmonica, guitar) |
| Invalid LCCN | no2002043793 |
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