Eddie "Guitar" Burns

Eddie "Guitar" Burns
Burns in the 1970s
Background information
Also known as
  • Big Daddy
  • Little Eddie
  • Big Ed
Born(1928-02-08)February 8, 1928
Belzoni, Mississippi, U.S.
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedDecember 12, 2012(2012-12-12) (aged 84)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresDetroit blues
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • harmonica
  • vocals
Years active1948–2012

Eddie "Guitar" Burns (February 8, 1928 – December 12, 2012) was an American Detroit blues guitarist, harmonica player, and singer and songwriter. Among Detroit bluesmen, Burns was deemed to have been exceeded in stature by only John Lee Hooker.

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