Tony Joe White's spirited swamp rock is an intoxicating patchwork of sounds as diverse and vibrant as his home state of Louisiana. While his tunes draw largely from the blues, the elasticity of his talent led to collaborations with artists like Tina Turner and tours alongside Sly & The Family Stone and Anne Murray. The man's simmering Southern vibe, which leans heavy on hot-blooded R&B with tight horns and driving bass, led icons like Tom Jones and Elvis Presley to cut some of his best tunes. Add to that a deeply funky side, and even some dreamy pop in his husky baritone, and you get an artist who encapsulates a hefty swath of American music.