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10 Facts About Junior Markham

1.

James Keys Markham was an American harmonica player and singer.

2.

James Keys Junior Markham was born and raised in Pryor, Oklahoma.

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Junior Markham listened to blues radio and records of Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley.

4.

Junior Markham remembered it as the day that "Ruined my life".

5.

Junior Markham wanted to know where the bathroom was, and we went to the bathroom.

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Junior Markham played trumpet since he was in grade school in Chouteau, Oklahoma.

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Junior Markham met Bobby Keys, The Rolling Stones keyboardist and saxophonist.

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Junior Markham was inducted into both the Oklahoma Blues Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame.

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Junior Markham had no insurance on his house and he lost belongings and personal memorabilia.

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On September 21,2018, Junior Markham died; he was 78 years old.