Cedric Burnside
1. Artist Header
Artist name: Cedric Burnside
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1990s–present
Primary role(s): Drummer, singer, guitarist, songwriter
2. Overview
Cedric Burnside is an American blues musician associated with Mississippi Hill Country blues. He began performing professionally at a young age and has worked as both a band member and a solo recording artist. Burnside has released multiple albums under his own name and continues to record and tour internationally.
3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)
Primary genres:
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Blues
Associated styles:
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Hill Country blues
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Electric blues
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Contemporary blues
Instrumentation:
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Drums
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Vocals
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Electric guitar
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Percussion
Notes:
Burnside’s recordings are rooted in Hill Country blues traditions, which emphasize rhythmic repetition and groove-based structures. His work incorporates both drum-led ensemble formats and guitar-centered arrangements consistent with modern blues recordings.
4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)
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Born in Mississippi, United States
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Began performing professionally in the 1990s
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Worked as a drummer for established Hill Country blues artists
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Formed collaborative projects and later pursued solo recordings
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Released multiple studio albums as a bandleader
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Continues active touring and recording in the 2010s and 2020s
5. Discography (AllMusic)
Studio Albums
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The Way I Am — 2015
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Benton County Relic — 2018
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I Be Trying — 2021
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Hill Country Love — 2024
(Discography listed per AllMusic album entries; release years shown for reference.)
