J.D. Short
Bluesman J.D. Short is considered by many to be a part of the "St.Louis
blues" scene, he actually learned his craft in Port Gibson, MS, where
he was born in 1902. An all-around talent--he played guitar, harmonica,
piano, and was a singer--he moved to St. Louis after making his name in
the Delta. He began recording in 1930 for such labels as Victor and
Vocalion, and played all over St. Louis, ranging from house parties to
small clubs, often with his cousin
Honeyboy Edwards,
Short was drafted into the US Army in 1942, but was discharged for medical reasons when he was injured in an accident during basic training. He returned to St. Louis and got back into the music scene. He recorded an album with Big Joe Williams in 1958. He pretty much stayed in the St. Louis area until his death there of a heart attack 1962.
Short was drafted into the US Army in 1942, but was discharged for medical reasons when he was injured in an accident during basic training. He returned to St. Louis and got back into the music scene. He recorded an album with Big Joe Williams in 1958. He pretty much stayed in the St. Louis area until his death there of a heart attack 1962.