Johnny Copeland
1. Artist Header
Artist name: Johnny Copeland
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1950s–1990s
Primary role(s): Guitarist, singer, songwriter, bandleader
2. Overview
Johnny Copeland was an American blues guitarist and singer associated with Texas blues. He began performing professionally in the postwar era and recorded intermittently over several decades. Copeland released albums under his own name for independent and major blues labels and remained active as a touring and recording artist through the 1990s.
3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)
Primary genres:
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Blues
Associated styles:
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Texas blues
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Electric blues
Instrumentation:
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Electric guitar
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Vocals
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Bass
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Drums
Notes:
Copeland’s recordings are rooted in electric Texas blues traditions, featuring guitar-led ensemble arrangements typical of post-1960s amplified blues performance practices.
4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)
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Born in Texas, United States
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Began professional performance activity in the 1950s
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Recorded singles and albums across several decades
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Signed with established blues labels during later career phases
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Continued touring and recording activity into the 1990s
5. Discography (AllMusic)
Studio Albums
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Texas Twister — 1981
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Down on Bending Knees — 1988
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Texas Twister Live — 1989
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Ain’t Nothin’ to Me — 1990
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The Devil’s Hand — 1993
