Hunter, Long John
(*1931)> SINGER · GUITARIST
Hunter, Long John 13 July 1931; Ringgold, LA Raised on several secluded farms during his childhood, noted West Texas singer/guitarist Long John Hunter wasn’t exposed to the blues until 1953 when he saw B. B. King perform, shortly after relocating to Beaumont, Texas. Awestruck by King’s performance, Hunter purchased a guitar and began practicing diligently, and soon was playing with his own band throughout the Beaumont/Port Gibson area. He made his recording debut in 1953 with the regional hit “…