Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues
The story of James Cotton, harmonica powerhouse, whose music shaped blues and rock. Orphaned at 9, Cotton’s life tracks America’s history—from the post-depression cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta to being mentored by the original Delta bluesmen, to Chicagoland’s artistic reinvention to the live music scene in Austin, Texas.
Cast: James Cotton, Tom Hambridge, Buddy Guy
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Bonnie Blue: James Cotton's Life in the Blues
"How I got this far I'll never know, it just wasn't my time to go."
The story of James Cotton, harmonica powerhouse, whose music shaped blues and rock. Orphaned at 9, Cotton’s life tracks America’s history—from the post-depression cotton fields of the Mississippi Delta to being mentored by the original Delta bluesmen, to Chicagoland’s artistic reinvention to the live music scene in Austin, Texas.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Bestor Cram
- Producers
- Judy Laster, Bestor Cram
Maturity rating
NRCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
