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Michael Bloomfield

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Celebrated blues guitarist who won a following for his work with Bob Dylan and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band before going solo.

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Active

1960s - 1980s

Born

July 28, 1943 in Chicago, IL

Died

February 15, 1981 in San Francisco, CA

Genre

Blues, Pop/Rock

Styles

Electric Chicago Blues, Regional Blues, Blues-Rock, Modern Electric Chicago Blues, Jazz-Rock, Acoustic Chicago Blues, Psychedelic/Garage

Also Known As

Michael Bernard Bloomfield

Mike Bloomfield

Member Of

Electric Flag, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, KGB

Album Highlights

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The Live Adventures of Mike Bloomfield and Al Kooper

If You Love These Blues, Play 'Em as You Please

Don't Say That I Ain't Your Man: Essential Blues 1964-1969

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