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Snooks Eaglin (born January 21, 1936 in New Orleans, Louisiana, died February 18, 2009) was a guitarist and singer in New Orleans. His real name was Fird Eaglin, Jr. He has also been referred to as Blind Snooks Eaglin. His vocal style is reminiscent of Ray Charles; indeed, in the 50s, when he was in his late teens, he would sometimes bill himself as "Little" Ray Charles. He is generally regarded as a New Orleans R&B artist playing a wide range of music from blues, rock 'n' roll, jazz, country to Latin music.

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Discography

  • The Lost Studio Sessions 1971-1972

    The Lost Studio Sessions 1971-1972

    Album2023
  • New Orleans Street Singer Plus That's All Right

    New Orleans Street Singer Plus That's All Right

    Album2015
  • New Orleans Street Singer Plus that's All Right

    New Orleans Street Singer Plus that's All Right

    Album2015
  • New Orleans Street Singer Plus that's All Right

    New Orleans Street Singer Plus that's All Right

    Album2015
  • Blues Masters, Volume 8

    Blues Masters, Volume 8

    Album2012
  • The Sonet Blues Story

    The Sonet Blues Story

    Album2005
  • The Crescent City Collection

    The Crescent City Collection

    Album2001
  • The Blues Collection: Snooks Eaglin, Heavy Juice

    The Blues Collection: Snooks Eaglin, Heavy Juice

    Album1996
  • The Complete Imperial Recordings

    The Complete Imperial Recordings

    Album1995
  • New Orleans Street Singer

    New Orleans Street Singer

    Album1994
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