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Charlie Burse & His Memphis Mudcats
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Charlie Burse (August 25, 1901 – December 20, 1965) was an African-American blues musician, best known for his skill with the ukulele. He w… read moreCharlie Burse (August 25, 1901 – December 20, 1965) was an African-American blues musician, best known for his skill with the ukulele. He was nicknamed "Uke Kid Burse" because of his talent, which extended to other musical inst… read moreCharlie Burse (August 25, 1901 – December 20, 1965) was an African-American blues musician, best known for his skill with the ukulele. He was nicknamed "Uke Kid Burse" because of his talent, which extended to other musical instruments. Burse learned to play banjo and guitar during his e… read more -
Joe McCoy
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Kansas Joe McCoy (May 11, 1905 – January 28, 1950) was a Delta blues musician and songwriter. McCoy played music under a variety of stage n… read moreKansas Joe McCoy (May 11, 1905 – January 28, 1950) was a Delta blues musician and songwriter. McCoy played music under a variety of stage names but is best known as "Kansas Joe McCoy". Born in Raymond, Mississippi, he was the o… read moreKansas Joe McCoy (May 11, 1905 – January 28, 1950) was a Delta blues musician and songwriter. McCoy played music under a variety of stage names but is best known as "Kansas Joe McCoy". Born in Raymond, Mississippi, he was the older brother of the blues accompanist Papa Charlie McCoy. As… read more -
Mississippi Mud Steppers
1,547 listeners
The Mississippi Sheiks were one of the most popular and successful string bands of the 1930's. Most of their members were part of the … read moreThe Mississippi Sheiks were one of the most popular and successful string bands of the 1930's. Most of their members were part of the same family, the Chatmans, which included Charley Patton and Peter Chatman as members. They record… read moreThe Mississippi Sheiks were one of the most popular and successful string bands of the 1930's. Most of their members were part of the same family, the Chatmans, which included Charley Patton and Peter Chatman as members. They recorded under many different names: Walter Jacobs and the Carter … read more -
Beale Street Rounders
131 listeners
The Beale Street Rounders were a Memphis, TN. group that only cut two sides, I'm Sittin' On Top Of The World and Talking 'Bo… read moreThe Beale Street Rounders were a Memphis, TN. group that only cut two sides, I'm Sittin' On Top Of The World and Talking 'Bout Yo-Yo, resulting in one 78 RPM record. Recorded in Chicago, IL October 13, 1930, originally iss… read moreThe Beale Street Rounders were a Memphis, TN. group that only cut two sides, I'm Sittin' On Top Of The World and Talking 'Bout Yo-Yo, resulting in one 78 RPM record. Recorded in Chicago, IL October 13, 1930, originally issued on the 1930 single (Vocalion 1555) (78 RPM). "Too T… read more -
Kaiser Clifton
264 listeners
Kaiser Clifton was a professionel gambler connected to the Memphis Jug Band. Clifton cut four sides for Victor in 1930 backed by members of… read moreKaiser Clifton was a professionel gambler connected to the Memphis Jug Band. Clifton cut four sides for Victor in 1930 backed by members of the Memphis Jug Band including Will Shade. View wikiKaiser Clifton was a professionel gambler connected to the Memphis Jug Band. Clifton cut four sides for Victor in 1930 backed by members of the Memphis Jug Band including Will Shade. View wiki -
Jed Davenport
1,482 listeners
Jed Davenport's jug band only had one recording session, but it laid a few tracks that jug bands still play today, including "You… read moreJed Davenport's jug band only had one recording session, but it laid a few tracks that jug bands still play today, including "You Ought to Move Out of Town." This group had close associations with blues superstar Memphis M… read moreJed Davenport's jug band only had one recording session, but it laid a few tracks that jug bands still play today, including "You Ought to Move Out of Town." This group had close associations with blues superstar Memphis Minnie – her husband and brother-in-law, Joe and Charli… read more -
Robert Pete Williams
23,404 listeners
Robert Pete Williams (March 14, 1914 – December 31, 1980) was an American blues musician, based in Louisiana. His music characteristically … read moreRobert Pete Williams (March 14, 1914 – December 31, 1980) was an American blues musician, based in Louisiana. His music characteristically employs unconventional blues tunings and structures, and his songs are often about the time he ser… read moreRobert Pete Williams (March 14, 1914 – December 31, 1980) was an American blues musician, based in Louisiana. His music characteristically employs unconventional blues tunings and structures, and his songs are often about the time he served in prison. His song "I've Grown So Ugly" … read more -
J.D. Short
4,151 listeners
J.D. Short (December 26, 1902 – October 21, 1962) was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist and harmonicist. He was a multi-instrumenta… read moreJ.D. Short (December 26, 1902 – October 21, 1962) was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist and harmonicist. He was a multi-instrumentalist, and possessed a distinctive vibrato laden, singing voice. Early in his career, Short recorde… read moreJ.D. Short (December 26, 1902 – October 21, 1962) was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist and harmonicist. He was a multi-instrumentalist, and possessed a distinctive vibrato laden, singing voice. Early in his career, Short recorded under a number of pseudonyms, including Jaydee Short and J… read more -
Frank Stokes
30,540 listeners
Frank Stokes (January 1, 1888 – September 12, 1955) was a blues musician who is considered by many musicologists to be the father of the Me… read moreFrank Stokes (January 1, 1888 – September 12, 1955) was a blues musician who is considered by many musicologists to be the father of the Memphis blues guitar style. He was born in Shelby County, Tennessee, in South Memphis' largest … read moreFrank Stokes (January 1, 1888 – September 12, 1955) was a blues musician who is considered by many musicologists to be the father of the Memphis blues guitar style. He was born in Shelby County, Tennessee, in South Memphis' largest vicinity Whitehaven, located two miles north of the Mississi… read more