Biography

James Cotton was born on July 1, 1935 in Tunica, Mississippi, USA. He was an actor, known for Michael (1996), Taking Woodstock (2009) and House (2004). He was married to Jacklyn Hairston. He died on March 16, 2017 in Austin, Texas, USA.

Was a leading blues harmonica player who worked with Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1966 he formed the James Cotton Blues Band. They made records and shared concert bills with rock acts including Janis Joplin and Cream.

The youngest of eight brothers and sisters. His parents were sharecroppers on a cotton plantation. His father was also a Baptist preacher.

Inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2006.

I just want everybody to have a good time, because I'm goin' out to have a good time. I'm going to go have some fun.