James Henry Cotton (July 1, 1935 – March 16, 2017) was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, who has performed and recorded with many of the great blues artists of his time and with his own band. He played drums early in his career but is famous for his harmonica playing. Cotton began his professional career playing the blues harp in Howlin' Wolf's band in the early 1950s. He made his first recordings in Memphis for Sun Records, under the direction of Sam Phillips.
These are photos from concerts where James Cotton played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
James Cotton Jul 24, 2015 Columbus, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Zachary Casperson
Muddy Waters Tribute Concert Sep 24, 2000 Cleveland, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Bluz1954
Tab Benoit / John Mayall / James Cotton Sep 18, 1998 St. Petersburg, Florida, United States Uploaded by Cardude
Tampa Bay Blues Festival Mar 27, 1998 St. Petersburg, Florida, United States Uploaded by Cardude
James Cotton / Pinetop Perkins / Derek Trucks / Chris Anderson Sep 5, 1993 Sarasota, Florida, United States Uploaded by Cardude
John Lee Hooker Tribute Concert Oct 16, 1990 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Zook
Johnny Winter / Etta James / Duke Robillard / Otis rush / Big Jay Mcneely / James Cotton Sep 9 - 10, 1989 San Francisco, California, United States Uploaded by Jayworld
James Cotton / Junior Wells Aug 25, 1986 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Willie10c
Chicago Blues Festival 1984 Jun 8, 1984 Chicago, Illinois, United States Uploaded by Sundae
Johnny Winter / Muddy Waters / James Cotton Mar 6, 1977 Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Johnny Winter / Muddy Waters / James Cotton Mar 4, 1977 New York, New York, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Johnny Winter / Muddy Waters / James Cotton Feb 26, 1977 Boston, Massachusetts, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Johnny Winter / Muddy Waters / James Cotton Feb 25, 1977 Passaic, New Jersey, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
