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Magic Slim Dead: Legendary Bluesman Dies at 75
- Posted on Feb 21st 2013 6:47PM by The Associated Press
Charles Paul Harris, Michael Ochs Archives
His manager Marty Salzman says Slim died shortly after midnight Thursday at a Philadelphia hospital. Salzman says Slim had health problems that worsened while he was on tour several weeks ago in Pennsylvania.
Magic Slim and the Teardrops performed Chicago-style electric blues, led by his singing and guitar playing, and were regulars on the music festival circuit.
Slim's given name was Morris Holt. The Mississippi native established himself in Chicago's thriving blues community in the 1950s but more recently lived in Lincoln, Neb.
Salzman calls Slim "the real deal" with fans around the globe.
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Damn, that's ashame. I'd like to see him still making it. 75 is still a little too early to go.
February 23 2013 at 2:51 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyanother great one gone r i p
February 23 2013 at 10:21 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyRIP - my nephew was lucky enough to be called up on stage to play with Magic Slim in Chicago a few years ago when he was just 16. It was great.
February 23 2013 at 12:07 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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R.I.P. Magic Slim
February 22 2013 at 10:55 PM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyHe is one of the BEST!!!
February 22 2013 at 8:21 PM Report abuse Permalink +4 rate up rate down ReplySo much better than what passes for blues these day. The man had real soul.
February 22 2013 at 6:57 PM Report abuse Permalink +4 rate up rate down ReplyThanks for the legacy of your music. We won't forget Magic Slim. RIP
February 22 2013 at 5:51 PM Report abuse Permalink +6 rate up rate down ReplyWHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
February 22 2013 at 4:39 PM Report abuse Permalink -4 rate up rate down Replyr i p... Magic Slim.. i'm goin to the Crossroads gig to see Clapton+++.. in april.. a tribute to all who play the blues
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