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Elizabeth Cotten (Songwriter) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Elizabeth Cotten
Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten was an American folk and blues musician. She was a self-taught left-handed guitarist who played a guitar strung for a right-handed player, but played it upside down. This position meant that she would play the bass lines with her fingers and the melody with her thumb. Her signature alternating bass style has become known as "Cotten picking".
Birth nameElizabeth Nevills
BornJanuary 5, 1893, Carrboro, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedJune 29, 1987, Syracuse, New York, U.S.
GenresFolk, blues
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar, banjo, vocals
LabelsFolkways, Smithsonian, Arhoolie

About Elizabeth Cotten

Songwriter Elizabeth Cotten was born with name Elizabeth Nevills. She was born in North Carolina, United States on January 5, 1893. She dies at the age of 94, on June 29, 1987.

Known for penning the song Freight Train, he is a lyricist. She was a folk performer and self-taught left-handed guitarist.

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Elizabeth Cotten before becoming famous

Elizabeth Cotten was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1893 is also the year of Serpent (蛇) in the Chinese Zodiac.

When she was younger, she worked as a maid.

Achievement of Elizabeth Cotten

In 1984, she earned a Grammy Award for her album Songwriter Elizabeth Cotten Live, which was nominated for Best Ethnic or Traditional Recording.

Elizabeth Cotten's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

With her ex-husband Frank Cotten, she had a daughter named Lillie.

Elizabeth Cotten on Social Media

Elizabeth Cotten Collabed with

Folk Singer Joan Baez, for example, recorded one of her songs.

Elizabeth Cotten Income & Net worth

Elizabeth Cotten's income mainly comes from the work that created her reputation: a songwriter. Networth of Elizabeth Cotten in 2024 is 400,000$+.

Elizabeth Cotten Height and Weight

How tall is Elizabeth Cotten? At the age of 94, Elizabeth Cotten height is 5'10" (1.76m).

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Latest information about Elizabeth Cotten updated on March 08 2023.