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Pete Franklin
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Guitar Pete Franklin (Edward Lamonte Franklin, Indianapolis, IN, January 16, 1928 - Indianapolis, IN, July 31, 1975) was a blues musician.… read moreGuitar Pete Franklin (Edward Lamonte Franklin, Indianapolis, IN, January 16, 1928 - Indianapolis, IN, July 31, 1975) was a blues musician. Although nicknamed "Guitar Pete" he was an accomplished blues pianist, as well as a fin… read moreGuitar Pete Franklin (Edward Lamonte Franklin, Indianapolis, IN, January 16, 1928 - Indianapolis, IN, July 31, 1975) was a blues musician. Although nicknamed "Guitar Pete" he was an accomplished blues pianist, as well as a fine guitarist. He made his debut recording as a session guitar… read more -
K.C. Douglas
4,077 listeners
K. C. Douglas (November 21, 1913 — October 18, 1975) was an American blues singer and guitarist. Born in Sharon, Mississippi, Douglas was a… read moreK. C. Douglas (November 21, 1913 — October 18, 1975) was an American blues singer and guitarist. Born in Sharon, Mississippi, Douglas was a rural blues stylist in the San Francisco/Oakland area of California. Douglas was influenced by Tommy Johnson, whose "Canned Heat Blues" he adapted … read more -
Sidney Maiden
656 listeners
Sidney Maiden (1923 - Unknown) was a blues singer and harmonica who played on classic tracks such as Eclipse of the Sun. Born in Mansfield… read moreSidney Maiden (1923 - Unknown) was a blues singer and harmonica who played on classic tracks such as Eclipse of the Sun. Born in Mansfield, Louisiana, USA in 1923. Maidens harmonica style indicates he may have been influenced by John L… read moreSidney Maiden (1923 - Unknown) was a blues singer and harmonica who played on classic tracks such as Eclipse of the Sun. Born in Mansfield, Louisiana, USA in 1923. Maidens harmonica style indicates he may have been influenced by John Lee (Sonny Boy) Williamson. Sidney Maiden moved to the Richmo… read more -
Curtis Jones
4,013 listeners
#1 - Curtis Jones (August 18, 1906 – September 11, 1971) was an American blues pianist. Jones was born in Naples, Texas, United States, and… read more#1 - Curtis Jones (August 18, 1906 – September 11, 1971) was an American blues pianist. Jones was born in Naples, Texas, United States, and played guitar whilst young but switched to piano after a move to Dallas. In 1936 he relocated to … read more#1 - Curtis Jones (August 18, 1906 – September 11, 1971) was an American blues pianist. Jones was born in Naples, Texas, United States, and played guitar whilst young but switched to piano after a move to Dallas. In 1936 he relocated to Chicago, where he recorded between 1937 and 1941 on Vocalion… read more -
Driftin' Slim & His Blues Band
322 listeners
Driftin' Slim (February 24, 1919 – September 15, 1977) was an African American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player. Born Elmo… read moreDriftin' Slim (February 24, 1919 – September 15, 1977) was an African American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player. Born Elmon Mickle in Keo, Arkansas, he not only recorded as Driftin' Slim, but also as Model 'T… read moreDriftin' Slim (February 24, 1919 – September 15, 1977) was an African American blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player. Born Elmon Mickle in Keo, Arkansas, he not only recorded as Driftin' Slim, but also as Model 'T' Slim and under his real name. His recordings were relea… read more -
Pink Anderson
24,224 listeners
Pink Anderson (full name Pinkney Anderson, February 12, 1900–October 12, 1974) was a blues singer and guitarist, born in Laurens, South Car… read morePink Anderson (full name Pinkney Anderson, February 12, 1900–October 12, 1974) was a blues singer and guitarist, born in Laurens, South Carolina. After being raised in Spartanburg SC, he joined Dr. Kerr of the Indian Remedy Company in 19… read morePink Anderson (full name Pinkney Anderson, February 12, 1900–October 12, 1974) was a blues singer and guitarist, born in Laurens, South Carolina. After being raised in Spartanburg SC, he joined Dr. Kerr of the Indian Remedy Company in 1914 to sing and dance for crowds while Kerr peddled his paten… read more -
Smoky Babe
940 listeners
Smoky Babe (Robert Brown, Itta Bena, Mississippi, 1927 – June 20, 1975) was an American acoustic blues guitarist and singer. He is variousl… read moreSmoky Babe (Robert Brown, Itta Bena, Mississippi, 1927 – June 20, 1975) was an American acoustic blues guitarist and singer. He is variously described as a Louisiana blues, Piedmont blues and blues revival musician, whose recording caree… read moreSmoky Babe (Robert Brown, Itta Bena, Mississippi, 1927 – June 20, 1975) was an American acoustic blues guitarist and singer. He is variously described as a Louisiana blues, Piedmont blues and blues revival musician, whose recording career was restricted to a couple of recording sessions in the ea… read more -
Doug Quattlebaum
255 listeners
Douglas Elijah Quattlebaum (January 22, 1927, Florence, SC, USA - around 1990, Philadelphia, PA, USA) was a blues musician. Born in South C… read moreDouglas Elijah Quattlebaum (January 22, 1927, Florence, SC, USA - around 1990, Philadelphia, PA, USA) was a blues musician. Born in South Carolina in 1927, Doug Quattlebaum came to Philadelphia in the early 1940′s. In 1953 he cut three s… read moreDouglas Elijah Quattlebaum (January 22, 1927, Florence, SC, USA - around 1990, Philadelphia, PA, USA) was a blues musician. Born in South Carolina in 1927, Doug Quattlebaum came to Philadelphia in the early 1940′s. In 1953 he cut three sides for Gotham records; two of them appeared on a Gotham 78… read more -
Shakey Jake
2,096 listeners
Shakey Jake (April 12, 1921 – March 2, 1990) was an American Chicago blues singer, harmonica player and songwriter. Harris released five al… read moreShakey Jake (April 12, 1921 – March 2, 1990) was an American Chicago blues singer, harmonica player and songwriter. Harris released five albums over a period of almost 25 years, and he was often musically associated with his nephew, Magi… read moreShakey Jake (April 12, 1921 – March 2, 1990) was an American Chicago blues singer, harmonica player and songwriter. Harris released five albums over a period of almost 25 years, and he was often musically associated with his nephew, Magic Sam James D. Harris was born in Earle, Arkansas, in 1921 b… read more -
Homesick James
12,746 listeners
Homesick James (30 April 1910 - 13 December 2006) was an American blues musician. He is believed to have been born John William Henderson, … read moreHomesick James (30 April 1910 - 13 December 2006) was an American blues musician. He is believed to have been born John William Henderson, but later used the name James A. Williamson and was sometimes referred to as Homesick James Willia… read moreHomesick James (30 April 1910 - 13 December 2006) was an American blues musician. He is believed to have been born John William Henderson, but later used the name James A. Williamson and was sometimes referred to as Homesick James Williamson. He was born in Somerville, Tennessee, the son of Corde… read more