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Cuttin' Heads

By Reverend Keith A. Gordon, About.com

Definition:

Cuttin' Heads: Also known as "headcutting," the term refers to a competition between musicians where one player will try to outdo another, entertaining an audience by outplaying or outperforming a rival. A time-honored blues tradition, Muddy Waters and his bands were known as dangerous headcutters on the Chicago blues scene.

Also Known As: Headcutting

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