L. C. McKinley
L. C. McKinley | |
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| Birth name | Luke C. McKinley |
| Born | October 22, 1918 Winona, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 1970 (aged 51) East Chicago, Indiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Chicago blues |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | Late 1940s–early 1960s |
L. C. McKinley (October 22, 1918 – January 19, 1970) was an American Chicago blues guitarist. He worked with Eddie Boyd and Ernest Cotton. A performer in the Chicago blues scene, McKinley's major output was as a session musician on recordings made mostly in the 1950s.
He also released a number of singles on various record labels. His best-known tracks include "Weeping Willow Blues" and "Nit Wit." His guitar playing was influenced by T-Bone Walker.