Magic Sam date of birth:

February 14, 1937

How old was Magic Sam when died?

32

Where was Magic Sam born?

Grenada, Mississippi, United States

When did Magic Sam die?

December 1, 1969

What is Magic Sam's occupation?

Musician

What genre is Magic Sam's work?

Blues

What instruments does Magic Sam play?

Guitar, vocals

Short Biography

Samuel "Magic Sam" Gene Maghett (February 14, 1937 – December 1, 1969) was an American Chicago blues musician. Maghett was born in Grenada, Mississippi, and learned to play the blues from listening to records by Muddy Waters and Little Walter. After moving to Chicago at the age of 19, he was signed by Cobra Records and became well known as a bluesman after his first record, "All Your Love" in 1957. He was known for his distinctive tremolo-guitar playing.