Bill Cox (folk musician)

William Jennings "Billy" Cox (born August 4, 1897 – December 10, 1968) was an American folk singer active from 1927 to 1940.

Bill Cox
Birth nameWilliam Jennings Cox[1]
Also known asLuke Baldwin
Dixie Songbird
Clyde Ashley
Born(1897-08-04)August 4, 1897
Eagle, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedDecember 10, 1968(1968-12-10) (aged 71)
GenresCountry, folk,
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
InstrumentsVocals, guitar, harmonica
Years active1927–1940
Associated actsCliff Hobbs

Personal life

After retiring in 1940, Cox ended up falling on hard times. He was rediscovered in 1966 living in a converted Chicken coop.

References

  1. Montgomery, R. Connor (August 4, 2017). "Champion S-16443 – Luke Baldwin – 1931".


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