Driftin' Slim (February 24, 1919 – September 15, 1977) was an American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player. Biography Born Elmon Mickle in Keo, Arkansas, United States, he not only recorded as Driftin' Slim, but also as Model 'T' Slim and under his real name. His recordings were released on the - amongst others - Modern, RPM, Blue Horizon, Styletone, Milestone, Kent, and Flyright record labels. By the turn of the 1970s, ill health had forced Slim to retire from the music industry and when he died, a chapter of American music — that of the one-man band — had virtually died with him. Slim died from cancer in Los Angeles, California, in September 1977. Discography Singles References External links Illustrated Driftin' Slim / Elmon Mickle discography 1919 births 1977 deaths American blues guitarists American male guitarists American blues harmonica players American blues singers Songwriters from Arkansas Modern Records artists RPM Records (United States) artists One-man bands 20th-century American guitarists Singers from Arkansas Guitarists from Arkansas African-American male songwriters African-American guitarists 20th-century African-American male singers