American chicago blues vocalist, harmonica player, and recording artist.
Born December 9th, 1934 in Memphis. [ref]
Died January 15th, 1998 at 63 years old in Chicago (lymphoma). [ref]
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson