Joe McCoy
Joe McCoy (born May 11, 1905 in Jackson , Mississippi , † January 28, 1950 in Chicago , Illinois ) was an American blues guitarist and singer. He was the older brother of Papa Charlie McCoy . He was known as Kansas Joe McCoy , but also performed under pseudonyms such as Hillbilly Plowboy, Mud Dauber Joe, Hamfoot Ham, Georgia Pine Boy and Hallelujah Joe.
In the 1920s, McCoy played in Memphis , including in the Beale Street Jug Band . Here he met his wife Lizzie Douglas, who became known as Memphis Minnie . In 1929 they recorded the hit Bumble Bee together .
In 1930 the couple moved to Chicago and enjoyed success there until their divorce. In the late 1930s, McCoy and his brother formed the band Harlem Hamfats , which also accompanied singer Rosetta Howard . He also recorded solo titles that he composed himself, such as One More Greasing , Oh Red What You Gonna Do, and Why Don't You Do Right? .
When the Second World War broke out , Charlie McCoy was drafted into the military, while Joe was spared due to health problems. He formed Big Joe & His Washboard Band , with whom he performed until his death at the age of only 44.
Web links
- Biography at Allmusic Guide (English)
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| SURNAME | McCoy, Joe |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | McCoy, Kansas Joe; Hillbilly Plowboy (pseudonym); Mud Dauber Joe (pseudonym); Hamfoot Ham (pseudonym); Georgia Pine Boy (pseudonym); Hallelujah Joe (pseudonym) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American blues musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 11, 1905 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Jackson , Mississippi |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 28, 1950 |
| Place of death | Chicago , Illinois |