Chuck Cotton
b Greensboro, NC

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    Chris Ryan Johnson

b February 24, 1963 Jackson, MN    d April 19, 2023 Clarksdale, MS

Chris was known for Deep Blues Festivals & other Blues festivals.
Previously, Deep Blues Festivals were in Lake Elmo, MN in
July. The festivals ended in 2009 AFTER 3 YEARS.  These
festivals had something for everybody.  70 acts over 5 days.
You saw & heard Black Diamond Heavies,
Hezekiah Early & Elmo Williams, T-Model Ford, The BirdDogs,
Shack Shakers, Buffalo Killers, Bob Log III, Black Smokers, Cedric
Burnside, Left Lane Cruiser, Rev Dead Eye, Ol Bloody Mule, Gleam,
Brass Kings, Spider John Koener, Robert Cage, Charlie Parr,
Gravel Road, Pearlene, Scott Biram, Mudlow,
Luther The Devil, Jawbone, Moaners, Hillstomp, and
Lightning Boy Malcolm. At this time of the year, you didn't have to
wear snowshoes according to organizer Chris Johnson.  From The Golf
Course in 2007 to The Fairgrounds in 2008 to The Cabooze Club in 2009.
  Chris retired in 2018 and moved to Clarksdale, MS and purchased The Den
 in downtown Clarksdale. He remained active in promoting the Blues and
often held shows at the Den featuring top acts.
Chris will be missed by all who knew him.

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