Fuller, Johnny

Fuller, Johnny 20 April 1929; Edwards, MS – 20 May 1985; Oakland, CA An eclectic artist, Johnny Fuller has recorded in California all kinds of music—down-home blues, city blues, slick blues, R&B, and country music—while retaining a large dose of his Mississippi roots, particularly in his guitar playing. He enjoyed some commercial success with “ Johnny Ace’s Last Letter ,” “ Fool’s Paradise ,” and “ Haunted House ,” but his earthiest sides like “ Back Home ,” “ Buddy ,” or “ First Stage of the…