WILLIAMS, BIG JOE - TOUGH TIMES
LP (12"/10" Album)
Label: ARHOOLIE
Release date: 21/08/2012
Barcode: 0646315200218
Catalog no.: AHLLP0001002
Item ID: 374020
Playing a 9-string guitar of his own creation and belting out the blues in his nearly incomprehensible style, this is an absolute classic of an LP and one of the earliest releases on the legendary Arhoolie label. Includes download.
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