Sleepy John Estes

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Born 25 January 1899. Died 5 June 1977.

Sleepy John Estes

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John Adam Estes (January 25, 1899 – June 5, 1977), best known as Sleepy John Estes or Sleepy John, was an American blues guitarist, songwriter and vocalist, born in Ripley, Lauderdale County, Tennessee.

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