The Murder Ballad of James Jones (2015)

The Murder Ballad of James Jones

2015• 4m
DocumentaryShortCrimeDramaHistory

In 1993, Chicago bluesman James "Tail Dragger" Jones--a protégé of Howlin' Wolf--murdered fellow musician Boston Blackie during his on-stage performance. Two decades later, James engraved his confession onto a spinning acetate record.

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4m
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2015

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Release year: 2015

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In 1993, Chicago bluesman James "Tail Dragger" Jones--a protégé of Howlin' Wolf--murdered fellow musician Boston Blackie during his on-stage performance. Two decades later, James engraved his confession onto a spinning acetate record.

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