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Also Known As George Guy
Born July 30, 1936 (age 90) • Louisiana
Awards And Honors Grammy Award • Grammy Award (2026) • Grammy Award (2015) • Kennedy Center Honors (2012) • Grammy Award (2010) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2005) • Grammy Award (2004) • National Medal of Arts (2003) • Grammy Award (2003) • Grammy Award (1996) • Grammy Award (1995) • Grammy Award (1993) • Grammy Award (1991)

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Louis Jordan
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