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Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers

Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers

1929–1993United States1950s1960s

About Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers

American blues singer and guitarist. Nickname : Big Smokey. Born : March 21, 1929 in Lexington, Mississippi. Died : July 23, 1993 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Formed

1929 – 1993

Origin

United States

Discography

Sings the Backporch Blues (1962)

Chicago Blues Session, Volume 1 (1998)

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  • Thumbnail for Barrelhouse Chuck & Otis " Big Smokey" Smothers " Searching For My Baby" by Mother Mother, Barrelhouse Chuck, Big Smo, Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers3:00

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  • Thumbnail for Smokey Smothers - I'm Looking For You by Mother Mother, Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers1:58

    Smokey Smothers - I'm Looking For You

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    Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers - 1962 - Sings The Backporch Blues

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