Blues singer James Cotton coming to Israel

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Cotton, known as "Superharp," was Muddy Waters's harmonica playerfor 12 years, and he collaborated with other blues legends, too. Inaddition, Cotton has played with and opened for Janis Joplin, TheGrateful Dead, Led Zeppelin, Santana, Steve Miller and B.B. King,among others. He became famous for his wild showmanship, whichsometimes included backflips. While the acrobatics are no longerpart of the routine and the volume has been toned down, Cotton isstill touring.
On his 2004 album Baby, Don't You Tear My Clothes , Cotton ventured outside of his blues roots and incorporated somecountry and bluegrass, as well.
Cotton and his band will perform in Tel Aviv (September 4 and 5)and Herzliya (September 6). Tickets run NIS 185 and are availableby calling (03) 767-4646.