As per our current Database, Gus Cannon has been died on Oct 15, 1979 (age 96).
When Gus Cannon die, Gus Cannon was 96 years old.
| Popular As | Gus Cannon |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Age | 96 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Born | September 12, 1883 (Mississippi) |
| Birthday | September 12 |
| Town/City | Mississippi |
| Nationality | Mississippi |
Gus Cannon’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.
Gus Cannon was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.
Blues musician who was a pioneer in the jug band movement and founded Cannon's Jug Stompers group.
He fashioned his own guitar from a frying pan and raccoon skin, and by the time he began performing, he could play a five-string banjo and a jug at the same time.
Once forming his seminal band, the Jug Stompers, and signing with RCA, he recorded some of the earliest blues tunes, like "Walk Right In."
He was born on plantation in Red Banks, Mississippi, moving to Clarksdale at age twelve.
Growing up in Clarksdale, his musical influences, like those of many others, came from the great bluesman W.C. Handy.
