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"Cotton King" Sherwin Linton

From: KSRQ
Series: On the Record
Length: 31:11

Minneapolis country performer Sherwin Linton pays tribute to his friend Johnny Cash. Read the full description.

Sherwin2neck_small Sherwin Linton has spent a lifetime playing county fairs and clubs all over the midwest. His biggest hit, "Cotton King," came in 1967. Today, Linton makes his home in Minneapolis. Linton had a long friendship with Johnny Cash, and he pays tribute to Cash while playing 200 dates a year.

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Sherwin Linton has spent a lifetime playing county fairs and clubs all over the midwest. His biggest hit, "Cotton King," came in 1967. Today, Linton makes his home in Minneapolis. Linton had a long friendship with Johnny Cash, and he pays tribute to Cash while playing 200 dates a year.

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Cotton King Sherwin Linton 00:00
Don't It Make You Want To Go Home Sherwin Linton 00:00
Hey Porter Sherwin Linton 00:00
Rapid City, SD Sherwin Linton 00:00
Just Good Old Boys Sherwin Linton 00:00
The Taker Sherwin Linton 00:00
Hillbilly Heaven Sherwin Linton 00:00