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Guitar Shorty, blues legend who inspired Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Guy, dies at 87
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The musician toured with blues icons BB King and Guitar Slim in his youth.
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Otis Rush, Chicago blues legend, dead at 84
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This interview was originally published in 2015. It's hard to argue with Otis Rush when he says he's fortunate. He was born to a poor...
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