Pinetop Perkins date of birth:
July 7, 1913
How old was Pinetop Perkins when died?
97
Where was Pinetop Perkins born?
Belzoni, Mississippi, United States
When did Pinetop Perkins die?
March 21, 2011
What is Pinetop Perkins's occupation?
Pianist, singer
What genre is Pinetop Perkins's work?
Piano blues, Boogie-woogie, Delta blues, Chicago blues
What instruments does Pinetop Perkins play?
Piano, vocals, keyboards
Short Biography
Joseph William Perkins (July 7, 1913 – March 21, 2011), known by the stage name Pinetop Perkins, was an American blues pianist. Perkins played with some of the most influential blues and rock and roll performers in American history and received numerous honors during his lifetime, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and induction into the Blues Hall of Fame.