%20at%20Burr%20Oak%20Cemetery.jpg) Grave of James 'Kokomo' Arnold (c. 1901–1968) at Burr Oak Cemetery Image by Nick Number, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 4.0 |
Kokomo ArnoldKokomo Arnold Kokomo Arnold American blues musician James "Kokomo" Arnold (February 15, 1896 or 1901 – November 8, 1968) was an American blues musician. A left-handed slide guitarist, his intense style of playing and rapid-fire vocal delivery set him apart from his contemporaries. He got his nickname in 1934 after releasing "Old Original Kokomo Blues" for Decca Records, a cover version of Scrapper Blackwell's blues song about the city of Kokomo, Indiana.[1][2] Quick facts Also known as, Born ... Kokomo Arnold Also known as Gitfiddle Jim Born James Arnold (1896-02-15)February 15, 1896 or 1901 Lovejoy's Station, Georgia, U.S. Died (1968-11-08)November 8, 1968 (aged 67–72) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Genres Blues Instruments Vocals, slide guitar Years active 1920s–1938 Label Decca Close Early… (Source: Wikipedia)
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