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Little Johnny Jones
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Little Johnny Jones (November 1, 1924 – November 19, 1964) was a Chicago blues pianist and singer, best known for his work with Tampa Red, … read moreLittle Johnny Jones (November 1, 1924 – November 19, 1964) was a Chicago blues pianist and singer, best known for his work with Tampa Red, Muddy Waters and Elmore James. Jones was born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1924. He arrived in Chica… read moreLittle Johnny Jones (November 1, 1924 – November 19, 1964) was a Chicago blues pianist and singer, best known for his work with Tampa Red, Muddy Waters and Elmore James. Jones was born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1924. He arrived in Chicago, Illinois in 1945 in the company of Little Walter and &qu… read more -
Willie Mabon
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Willie Mabon (24 October 1925, Memphis, Tennessee – 19 April 1985, Paris, France) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. … read moreWillie Mabon (24 October 1925, Memphis, Tennessee – 19 April 1985, Paris, France) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. Born Willie James Mabon, and brought up in Memphis, he had become known as a singer and pianist … read moreWillie Mabon (24 October 1925, Memphis, Tennessee – 19 April 1985, Paris, France) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. Born Willie James Mabon, and brought up in Memphis, he had become known as a singer and pianist by the time he moved to Chicago in 1942. He formed a group, … read more -
Laura Rucker
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Jazz and blues singer and pianist (though never on record), who first recorded for Paramount in 1931, made two titles for Vocalion in 1935 … read moreJazz and blues singer and pianist (though never on record), who first recorded for Paramount in 1931, made two titles for Vocalion in 1935 (only one issued and much later), two more for Decca in 1936, and a last session for Aristocrat/Chess in 1949. View wikiJazz and blues singer and pianist (though never on record), who first recorded for Paramount in 1931, made two titles for Vocalion in 1935 (only one issued and much later), two more for Decca in 1936, and a last session for Aristocrat/Chess in 1949. View wiki -
Robert Nighthawk
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Robert Lee McCollum (30 November 1909–5 November 1967) was an American bluesman who played and recorded under the names Robert Lee McCoy an… read moreRobert Lee McCollum (30 November 1909–5 November 1967) was an American bluesman who played and recorded under the names Robert Lee McCoy and Robert Nighthawk. Born in Helena, Arkansas, he left home at an early age to become a busking mus… read moreRobert Lee McCollum (30 November 1909–5 November 1967) was an American bluesman who played and recorded under the names Robert Lee McCoy and Robert Nighthawk. Born in Helena, Arkansas, he left home at an early age to become a busking musician, and after a period wandering through southern Mississ… read more -
Clarence Samuels
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Forest City Joe
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* Born: July 10, 1926, Hughes, AR * Died: April 03, 1960 * Active: '40s, '50s * Genres: Blues * Instrument: Harmo… read more* Born: July 10, 1926, Hughes, AR * Died: April 03, 1960 * Active: '40s, '50s * Genres: Blues * Instrument: Harmonica Biography: Blues harpist Forest City Joe was heavily influenced by John Lee "Sonny Boy&q… read more* Born: July 10, 1926, Hughes, AR * Died: April 03, 1960 * Active: '40s, '50s * Genres: Blues * Instrument: Harmonica Biography: Blues harpist Forest City Joe was heavily influenced by John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson. He not only played like him, but sang like … read more -
Andrew Tibbs
5,853 listeners
Tibbs was born Melvin Andrew Grayson, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. As a boy he sang in Baptist choirs in Chicago, directed by Mahalia … read moreTibbs was born Melvin Andrew Grayson, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. As a boy he sang in Baptist choirs in Chicago, directed by Mahalia Jackson and Dinah Washington. He was influenced by Ivory Joe Hunter and Arnold "Gatemouth&quo… read moreTibbs was born Melvin Andrew Grayson, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. As a boy he sang in Baptist choirs in Chicago, directed by Mahalia Jackson and Dinah Washington. He was influenced by Ivory Joe Hunter and Arnold "Gatemouth" Moore. From 1947 to 1949, Tibbs originally recorded for A… read more