Lightnin' Slim

Lightnin' Slim, born Otis Hicks, was an American blues musician from Good Pine, Louisiana. A key figure in the "swamp blues" genre, he recorded for Excello Records during the 1950s and 60s. His 1960 debut album, "Rooster Blues," features tracks like "Rooster Blues" and "Hoo-Doo Blues." He frequently collaborated with his brother-in-law Slim Harpo and harmonica player Lazy Lester. After a hiatus from music, he was rediscovered in the 1970s and performed at European festivals, including the Montreux Jazz Festival. He passed away in 1974 in Detroit, Michigan. The products available from the artist Lightnin' Slim include CDs, vinyls.