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Kermit Stokes was a renowned blues musician from Carthage, Mississippi, who moved to Milwaukee in the early 1950s. He was known for his mastery of various blues styles and his authentic performances, often emulating legends like John Lee Hooker and B.B. King. Over his 60-year career, Stokes performed with bands such as Eugene and the Soul Gang, Leroy Airmaster, and The Raw Rockers, and was a regular at venues like Mamie's and events like Summerfest.
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