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Jefferson's singing and self-accompaniment were distinctive as a result of his high-pitched voice and originality on the guitar.

Though his recordings sold well, he was not so influential on some younger blues singers of his generation, who could not imitate him as they could other commercially successful artists.

However, later blues and rock and roll musicians attempted to imitate both his songs and his musical style.

His recordings would later influence such legends as B. B.

King, T-Bone Walker, Lightnin ' Hopkins, Son House and Robert Johnson.