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Kokomo Arnold

real name James Arnold

Lovejoy, United States · 1901-02-15 – 1968-11-08

Kokomo Arnold is credited on 642 releases across 182 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1952–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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Credits

182

Albums

8

Decades active

157

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American blues singer and left-handed slide guitar player. Born: February 15, 1901 in Lovejoy's Station, Georgia. Died: November 8, 1968 in Chicago (heart attack)
He got his nickname from "Old Original Kokomo Blues" (a song about the Kokomo brand of coffee) recorded in 1934. His first 78 for Victor in 1930 was released as by Gitfiddle Jim, but his numerous recordings for Decca 1934-1938 were all released as by Kokomo Arnold. He worked mostly outside music in the Chicago area from 1941.

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642 releases · 182 albums · active 1952–2026

  • Performance · 803
  • Other credits · 2

Studios: Sun Studios · The Cenacle · Record Plant, N.Y.C. · Pedernales Studio

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