J. B. Lenoir /l ‘n :r/ (March 5, 1929 – April 29, 1967) was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter, active in the Chicago blues scene in the 1950s and 1960s.
His surname, which is French, is sometimes pronounced as the French “L’n WAHR”, but he pronounced it “La NOR”. His given name simply was J. B.; the letters are not initials.
instruments played
Guitar
Harmonica
Vocals
Associated Acts
Big Bill Broonzy, Memphis Minnie, Big Maceo Merriweather, Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson II, Elmore James, Sunnyland Slim, J. T. Brown
Birth Name
J. B. Lenoir
Genres
Chicago blues, blues
Labels
Parrot, Chess, Checker, J.O.B., USA,Vee-Jay
Years Active
1950s 1967
Name
J.B. Lenoir
Nationality
France, United States of America