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My Take
Elvin Bishop is the kind of artist I deeply respect because he traded an intellectual path for an authentic one. He studied at the University of Chicago yet committed his life to gritty blues and rock guitar. Being inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and the Blues Hall of Fame as a solo act is rare double validation. Born in 1942 and still playing, his persistence is striking. I admire performers who let the music speak rather than the resume, and Bishop is a genuine bluesman who chose feeling over comfort.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Elvin Bishop
- Name (Japanese)
- エルヴィン・ビショップ
- Reading
- えるゔぃん・びしょっぷ
- Born
- October 21, 1942 (age 83)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Glendale, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- musician / songwriter / singer / guitarist / recording artist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Will Rogers High School
- University
- University of Chicago
Awards & achievements
- 2014 Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Elvin Bishop born?
Born October 21, 1942 (age 83).
Where is Elvin Bishop from?
Elvin Bishop is from Glendale, California, United States.
What does Elvin Bishop do?
Elvin Bishop works as musician, songwriter, singer, guitarist, recording artist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.