The legendary singer, Pinetop Perkins has died of cardiac arrest at his home in Austin, Texas. He was 97.

Considered one of the old-school bluesmen in Hollywood, his death was confirmed by manager, Hugh Southard, said the Associated Press.

Perkins according to his manager has woke up complaining of chest pains until he succumbed to death at his Austin home Monday.

The blues singer is known for his works with Sonny Boy Williamson in their performances on King Biscuit Time radio show broadcast on KFFA in Helena, Arkansas in the 1940s. The AP added that Perkins had toured with Ike Turner in the 1950s and had joined Muddy Waters in 1969.

He was last seen at the 2011 Grammy Awards at Staples Center on February 13 when he received the Best Traditional Blues album award for his “Joined at the Hip: Pinetop Perkins and Willie “Big Eyes” Smith". The award has made Perkins the oldest Grammy Award winner, said AP.

In a feature article by IBTimes on February 14, 2011 titled, "Grammys bridges the gap between old and new stars" Perkins is described as a representation of the great artists in the old days and how he has been an influence to Willie "Big Eyes" Smith. Smith and Perkins received the best traditional blues album at this year's 53rd Grammy Awards. Click here to view the full feature report.

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