Driftin' Slim facts for kids

Driftin' Slim was an American blues singer, guitarist, and harmonica player. His real name was Elmon Mickle. He was known for his unique style of playing music.

Who Was Driftin' Slim?

Elmon Mickle was born in a place called Keo, Arkansas, in the United States. He used a few different names when he made music. Besides "Driftin' Slim," he also recorded songs as "Model 'T' Slim." Sometimes, he even used his real name, Elmon Mickle.

He recorded his music with several record companies. Some of these included Modern, RPM, and Blue Horizon.

A Special Kind of Musician

By the early 1970s, Driftin' Slim had to stop playing music because of ill health. When he passed away in Los Angeles, California, in September 1977, a special way of making music almost disappeared with him. This was the style of the one-man band.

A one-man band is a musician who plays several instruments at the same time. They might play the guitar, harmonica, and drums all by themselves! Driftin' Slim was a master of this amazing skill.