Billy Garland
William Jefferson Garland (June 17, 1918 – March 16, 1960), was an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Garland was famous for his falsetto singing combined with a gentle guitar playing style. Much of Garland's output was recorded from 1940 until 1950, including 1945's "Got Nothing on Me".
Also recorded as William Jefferson Garland
Billy Garland
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- Died
- 1960
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- composer · singer · songwriter · guitarist
- Fields
- blues
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Born in 1918, died in 1960.
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