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James Slim Harpo Moore
US 190 at S. Mulatto Bend Rd., Port Allen,
LA,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
30° 30' 16.9812",
-91° 13' 41.61"
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Louisiana State
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Blues artist Slim Harpo was born James Moore in Lobdell, LA in February 1924. He worked as a longshoreman and construction worker during the late 1930's and early 40's. He began performing in Baton Rouge bars as Harmonica Slim. Harpo began his recording career in 1957 with his debut hit single I'm a King Bee. He was named Slim Harpo by producer J.D. Miller, who recorded Harpo in his Crowley, LA studio for Excello Records. Harpo's popular singles included Rainin' In My Heart (1961), and Baby Scratch My Back (1966), both reached the top five on Billboard Magazines R
Last updated: 4/9/2016 15:54:05 |
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James Slim Harpo Moore Historical Marker Location Map, Port Allen, Louisiana
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