Chris Thomas King
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Chris Thomas King

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CHRIS THOMAS KING was discovered in Louisiana in 1979 as a teenaged blues prodigy by a folklorist from the Smithsonian Institute and introduced to the world by folk label Arhoolie Records as an authentic folk-blues successor to Huddie “Lead Belly” Ledbetter, Muddy Waters, Robert Johnson, and Jelly Roll Morton.

As an actor King portrayed delta guitar legend Tommy Johnson, who sold his soul in the Oscar-winning movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? King has earned numerous awards, including an Album of the Year Grammy and an Album of the Year Country Music Association (CMA) Award. King has inspired a new generation of musicians such as Hozier and Gary Clark Jr., and his songs“Hard Time Killing Floor Blues” and “John Law Burned Down the Liquor Sto’,” among others, have been covered by many artists, including blues legend Buddy Guy. For more information, including booking requests, please visit: www.ChrisThomasKing.com.
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