Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (December 18, 1917, Houston, Texas – July 2, 1988, Los Angeles, California) was an American jump blues, jazz, R&B alto saxophonist and vocalist. He was nicknamed "Cleanhead" after a lye-laced straightener destroyed his hair. During the late 1930s, he was a member of an incredible horn section in Milton Larkin's orchestra, sitting next to Arnett Cobb and Illinois Jacquet. After exiting Larkin's employment in 1941, Vinson pick up a few vocal tricks while on tour with bluesman Big Bill Broonzy. He then moved to New York and joi… read more
Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (December 18, 1917, Houston, Texas – July 2, 1988, Los Angeles, California) was an American jump blues, jazz, R&B alto saxophonist and vocalist. He was nicknamed "Cleanhead" after a lye-laced straightener destroyed his hair. During the late 193… read more
Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson (December 18, 1917, Houston, Texas – July 2, 1988, Los Angeles, California) was an American jump blues, jazz, R&B alto saxophonist and vocalist. He was nicknamed "Cleanhead" after a lye-laced straightener destroyed his hair. During the late 1930s, he was a member of an incredible horn section in Milton Larkin'… read more
