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Man Young
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aka Johnny Young Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1917, Young learned harmonica, mandolin and guitar from his uncle. He listened to the Mi… read moreaka Johnny Young Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1917, Young learned harmonica, mandolin and guitar from his uncle. He listened to the Mississippi Sheiks in Grace and Rolling Fork as a boy and in 1940 he moved to Chicago, joining John … read moreaka Johnny Young Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1917, Young learned harmonica, mandolin and guitar from his uncle. He listened to the Mississippi Sheiks in Grace and Rolling Fork as a boy and in 1940 he moved to Chicago, joining John Lee (Sonny Boy) Williamson for six months before teaming up … read more -
Floyd Jones
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Floyd Jones (July 21, 1917 – December 19, 1989) was an American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter, who is significant as one of the fi… read moreFloyd Jones (July 21, 1917 – December 19, 1989) was an American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter, who is significant as one of the first of the new generation of electric blues artists to record in Chicago after World War II. A num… read moreFloyd Jones (July 21, 1917 – December 19, 1989) was an American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter, who is significant as one of the first of the new generation of electric blues artists to record in Chicago after World War II. A number of Jones' recordings are regarded as classics of th… read more -
Jazz Gillum
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William McKinley Gillum (11 September 1904 - 29 March 1966), known as Jazz Gillum, was an American blues harmonica player. He was born in I… read moreWilliam McKinley Gillum (11 September 1904 - 29 March 1966), known as Jazz Gillum, was an American blues harmonica player. He was born in Indianola, Mississippi. After running away from home at the age of 7, Bill Gillum spent the next fe… read moreWilliam McKinley Gillum (11 September 1904 - 29 March 1966), known as Jazz Gillum, was an American blues harmonica player. He was born in Indianola, Mississippi. After running away from home at the age of 7, Bill Gillum spent the next few years in Charleston, Mississippi, working and playing for … read more -
Robert Lockwood
3,319 listeners
Robert Lockwood, Jr., also known as Robert Junior Lockwood, (March 27, 1915 – November 21, 2006) was an American blues guitarist who record… read moreRobert Lockwood, Jr., also known as Robert Junior Lockwood, (March 27, 1915 – November 21, 2006) was an American blues guitarist who recorded for Chess Records among other Chicago labels in the 1950s and 1960s. He is best known as a long… read moreRobert Lockwood, Jr., also known as Robert Junior Lockwood, (March 27, 1915 – November 21, 2006) was an American blues guitarist who recorded for Chess Records among other Chicago labels in the 1950s and 1960s. He is best known as a longtime collaborator with Sonny Boy Williamson II, and for his … read more -
Little Bill Gaither
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Bill Gaither (April 21, 1910 or 1905 or 1908 in Belmont, KY - 1956 1970 ), sometimes known as "Little Bill" Gaither or Leroy… read moreBill Gaither (April 21, 1910 or 1905 or 1908 in Belmont, KY - 1956 1970 ), sometimes known as "Little Bill" Gaither or Leroy's Buddy, was a blues guitarist and singer. Gaither recorded hundred of songs for labels such as… read moreBill Gaither (April 21, 1910 or 1905 or 1908 in Belmont, KY - 1956 1970 ), sometimes known as "Little Bill" Gaither or Leroy's Buddy, was a blues guitarist and singer. Gaither recorded hundred of songs for labels such as Decca, Arhoolie and OKeh. One of his most famous blues song… read more -
St. Louis Jimmy
5,036 listeners
James Burke "St. Louis Jimmy" Oden (June 26, 1903 - December 30, 1977), was an American blues vocalist and songwriter. Born in Na… read moreJames Burke "St. Louis Jimmy" Oden (June 26, 1903 - December 30, 1977), was an American blues vocalist and songwriter. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Jimmy Oden sang and taught himself to play the piano in childhood. In his teen… read moreJames Burke "St. Louis Jimmy" Oden (June 26, 1903 - December 30, 1977), was an American blues vocalist and songwriter. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, Jimmy Oden sang and taught himself to play the piano in childhood. In his teens, he left home to go to St. Louis, Missouri (c. 1917) where… read more -
Tony Hollins
1,614 listeners
Cited as a major influence by no less than John Lee Hooker, Delta blues singer/guitarist Tony Hollins was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi a… read moreCited as a major influence by no less than John Lee Hooker, Delta blues singer/guitarist Tony Hollins was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi around the turn of the century. Few details are known of Hollins' life; he cut his first recor… read moreCited as a major influence by no less than John Lee Hooker, Delta blues singer/guitarist Tony Hollins was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi around the turn of the century. Few details are known of Hollins' life; he cut his first recordings for OKeh in 1941, with his fluid, insistent performanc… read more -
Chippie Hill
409 listeners
Bertha "Chippie" Hill (March 15, 1905 – May 7, 1950), was an American blues and vaudeville singer and dancer, best known for her … read moreBertha "Chippie" Hill (March 15, 1905 – May 7, 1950), was an American blues and vaudeville singer and dancer, best known for her recordings with Louis Armstrong. Hill was born in Charleston, South Carolina, one of sixteen child… read moreBertha "Chippie" Hill (March 15, 1905 – May 7, 1950), was an American blues and vaudeville singer and dancer, best known for her recordings with Louis Armstrong. Hill was born in Charleston, South Carolina, one of sixteen children, but in 1915 the family moved to New York. She began her… read more