Blind Lemon Jefferson

Biography

Blind Lemon Jefferson was born in 1893 in rural Texas and rose to prominence as one of the first solo country blues artists to record his work, using his voice and guitar to convey a wide range of emotion. His performances combined intricate guitar lines with haunting vocals, and he quickly gained fans across the South and beyond.

Though he died young, his recordings left an indelible mark on the blues, inspiring countless musicians who followed and helping to shape the sound of American popular music.