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“Lord, it's one kind favor I'll ask of you. See that my grave is kept clean.”

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Blind Lemon Jefferson

Blind Lemon Jefferson, known as Lemon Jefferson in his early life, was an American blues singer and composer. He is considered one of the early pioneers of blues music, renowned for his distinctive voice and innovative musical style. Jefferson's career was brief, but he had a profound impact on the music scene in the 1920s. more

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