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American bluesman Lucky Peterson dies
WASHINGTON, May 18, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – American blues musician Lucky
Peterson died suddenly Sunday at age 55 in Dallas, Texas.
A message on his Facebook page, announcing the death “with great
sorrow,” said Peterson was rushed to a hospital in critical condition
after falling ill at his home.
“At this time please respect the family’s privacy, but do keep them
in your prayers,” it said.
French music critic and journalist Alex Dutihl said Peterson died of
a massive brain hemorrhage.
Guitarist, organist and singer, Judge Kenneth Peterson — his given
name — was renowned in the world of blues and jazz, and a frequent
performer at music festivals in France.
His last album, “50 Just Warming Up!,” was released in 2019 under
the French label Jazz Village.
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