Original: R. L. Burnside ( November 23 , 1926 -- September 1 , 2005 ) , born Robert Lee Burnside , was a North Mississippi hill country blues singer , songwriter , and guitarist who lived much of his life in and around Holly Springs , Mississippi .
Simplified: R. L. Burnside ( born Robert Lee Burnside , November 23 1926 - September 1 2005 ) was a blues singer , songwriter , and guitarist who lived in Holly Springs , Mississippi .