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James Cotton — Backstage Clips

Rare backstage footage of James Cotton, curated from across the internet. Browse 1 clip below.

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Backstage footage captures the world that exists just out of the audience’s sight — the nervous energy before going on, the adrenaline after coming off, the camaraderie, the tension, and the mundane reality of life on the road. These clips humanise artists in a way that stage performances and interviews rarely do.

About James Cotton

James Henry Cotton (July 1, 1935 – March 16, 2017) was an American blues harmonica player, singer/songwriter, who performed and recorded with many fellow blues artists, including Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters and with his own band The James Cotton Blues Band. Cotton began his professional career being mentored by Sonny Boy Williamson II and playing the blues harp in Howlin' Wolf's band in the earl...

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  • Thumbnail for Lil'MAGIC SAM-unplugged  harmonica by Willie Dixon, Luther Allison, Junior Wells, John Lee Hooker, Composer, Magic Sam, Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Songwriter0:41

    Lil'MAGIC SAM-unplugged harmonica

    Willie Dixon, Luther Allison, Junior Wells, John Lee Hooker, Composer, Magic Sam, Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Songwriter

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