J. B. Hutto

J. B. Hutto
Hutto in France in December 1982
Hutto in France in December 1982
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Benjamin Hutto
Born(1926-04-26)April 26, 1926
Blackville, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedJune 12, 1983(1983-06-12) (aged 57)
Harvey, Illinois, U.S.
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • vocals
Years active1954–1983

Joseph Benjamin Hutto (April 26, 1926 – June 12, 1983)[1] was an American blues musician. Influenced by Elmore James, Hutto became known for his slide guitar playing and declamatory style of singing. He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame two years after his death.

  1. ^ Koda, Cub. "J. B. Hutto: Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved September 7, 2015.

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