John Handcox, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Handcox

American songwriter

Date of Birth: 05-Feb-1904

Place of Birth: Brinkley, Arkansas, United States

Date of Death: 18-Sep-1992

Profession: poet, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

John L.
Handcox (1904–1992) was a Great Depression-era tenant farmer and union advocate from Arkansas renowned for his politically charged songs and poetry.
Handcox is noted for playing a "vital role in bettering the lives of sharecroppers and energizing labor union organizers and members." Despite his brief career, many of his songs were so popular that they became standard folk songs themselves, and continue to be sung today.