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Detroit Jr.
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Emery "Detroit Junior", "Detroit Jr" Williams was long time piano player for the late great Howlin' Wolf. Detroit … read moreEmery "Detroit Junior", "Detroit Jr" Williams was long time piano player for the late great Howlin' Wolf. Detroit wrote songs covered by Albert King, Koko Taylor and so many others. "Call My Job" was a … read moreEmery "Detroit Junior", "Detroit Jr" Williams was long time piano player for the late great Howlin' Wolf. Detroit wrote songs covered by Albert King, Koko Taylor and so many others. "Call My Job" was a favorite of the working man. Detroit summed up the working m… read more
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Baby Face Leroy
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"Baby Face" Leroy Foster (February 1, 1923 - May 26, 1958) was an American blues singer, drummer and guitarist, active in Chicago… read more"Baby Face" Leroy Foster (February 1, 1923 - May 26, 1958) was an American blues singer, drummer and guitarist, active in Chicago from the mid 1940s until the late 1950s. He was a significant figure in the development of the p… read more"Baby Face" Leroy Foster (February 1, 1923 - May 26, 1958) was an American blues singer, drummer and guitarist, active in Chicago from the mid 1940s until the late 1950s. He was a significant figure in the development of the post-war electric Chicago blues sound, most notably as a memb… read more
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Andrew Tibbs
6,434 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
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Forest City Joe
6,429 listeners
* 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
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Willie Nix
11,455 listeners
Willie Nix (August 6, 1922 — July 8, 1991) was an American blues singer and drummer. Born in Memphis, as a child he learnt to tap dance, la… read moreWillie Nix (August 6, 1922 — July 8, 1991) was an American blues singer and drummer. Born in Memphis, as a child he learnt to tap dance, later working as a teenager as part dancer, part comedian, with the Rabbit Foot Minstrels. This led … read moreWillie Nix (August 6, 1922 — July 8, 1991) was an American blues singer and drummer. Born in Memphis, as a child he learnt to tap dance, later working as a teenager as part dancer, part comedian, with the Rabbit Foot Minstrels. This led to work in various variety shows in the 1940s, and Nix later… read more
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Laura Rucker
3,399 listeners
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
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Little Joe Blue
5,378 listeners
Little Joe Blue (September 23, 1934 — April 22, 1990) was an American blues singer, and guitarist. Born Joseph Valery, Jr. in Vicksburg, Mi… read moreLittle Joe Blue (September 23, 1934 — April 22, 1990) was an American blues singer, and guitarist. Born Joseph Valery, Jr. in Vicksburg, Mississippi, his music were heavily influenced by the work of Louis Jordan, Joe Liggins, and B. B. K… read moreLittle Joe Blue (September 23, 1934 — April 22, 1990) was an American blues singer, and guitarist. Born Joseph Valery, Jr. in Vicksburg, Mississippi, his music were heavily influenced by the work of Louis Jordan, Joe Liggins, and B. B. King. He played at the San Francisco Blues Festival in 1974, … read more
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Henry Gray
7,506 listeners
Henry Gray (born in Kenner, Louisiana, on 19 January 1925; died 17 February 2020) was an American blues piano player and singer. He played … read moreHenry Gray (born in Kenner, Louisiana, on 19 January 1925; died 17 February 2020) was an American blues piano player and singer. He played for more than seven decades and performed with many artists, including Robert Lockwood, Jr., Billy… read moreHenry Gray (born in Kenner, Louisiana, on 19 January 1925; died 17 February 2020) was an American blues piano player and singer. He played for more than seven decades and performed with many artists, including Robert Lockwood, Jr., Billy Boy Arnold, Morris Pejoe, the Rolling Stones, Muddy Waters,… read more
