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Byron "Wild Child" Gipson

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Byron "Wild Child" Gipson was an American blues singer born on January 10, 1930. He was active during the mid-20th century, a period notable for the development and popularization of blues music in the United States. Gipson contributed to the blues genre with his vocal performances, embodying the style and emotion characteristic of the era's blues artists.

He passed away on January 30, 1994, at the age of 64. While detailed records of his discography or collaborations are limited, his recognition as a blues singer places him within the tradition of American blues music during the 20th century.

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