Pleasant Joseph
PLEASANT JOSEPH was born in Wallace, Louisiana, just outside of New Orleans in 1907. Known as "Cousin Joe," he was a self-taught musician who got his start in gospel singing. His album Bad Luck Blues was named 1972 Blues Album of the Year in France. He died in New Orleans in 1989.
PLEASANT JOSEPH was born in Wallace, Louisiana, just outside of New Orleans in 1907. Known as "Cousin Joe," he was a self-taught musician who got his start in gospel singing. His album Bad Luck Blues was named 1972 Blues Album of the Year in France. He died in New Orleans in 1989. See less
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