Gene "Birdlegg" Pittman
Gene "Birdlegg" Pittman | |
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Birdlegg and the Tight Fit Bluesband in 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Eugene P. Pittman |
| Born | May 10, 1947 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Harmonicist, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Harmonica, human voice |
| Years active | 1977–present |
Eugene P. Pittman (born May 10, 1947), better known as Gene "Birdlegg" Pittman, is an American blues harmonicist, singer and songwriter. He was inspired by the harmonica playing and styling of Sonny Boy Williamson II and Sonny Terry, and started playing the harmonica in 1974, turning fully professional three years later. His own style encompasses country blues, urban blues, funk and rock and roll. He has released three albums to date.