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Kokomo Arnold
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Kokomo Arnold (James Arnold, Lovejoy's Station, Georgia, February 15, 1901 – Chicago, Illinois, November 8, 1968) was an American blue… read moreKokomo Arnold (James Arnold, Lovejoy's Station, Georgia, February 15, 1901 – Chicago, Illinois, November 8, 1968) was an American blues musician. A left-handed slide guitarist, his intense slide style of playing and rapid-fire vocal… read moreKokomo Arnold (James Arnold, Lovejoy's Station, Georgia, February 15, 1901 – Chicago, Illinois, November 8, 1968) was an American blues musician. A left-handed slide guitarist, his intense slide style of playing and rapid-fire vocal style set him apart from his contemporaries. He got his nic… read more -
Elizabeth Johnson
2,556 listeners
1) Elizabeth Johnson was a 1920s blues singer best known for her collaboration with jazz cornettist and bandleader King Oliver. Johnson… read more1) Elizabeth Johnson was a 1920s blues singer best known for her collaboration with jazz cornettist and bandleader King Oliver. Johnson's voice was coveted and respected, despite only four known sides to her credit. 2) 21st century … read more1) Elizabeth Johnson was a 1920s blues singer best known for her collaboration with jazz cornettist and bandleader King Oliver. Johnson's voice was coveted and respected, despite only four known sides to her credit. 2) 21st century musician/vocalist By the Light of Cassiopia View wiki -
Bo Weavil Jackson
3,759 listeners
Bo Weavil Jackson (dates and places of birth and death unknown, real name believed to be James Jackson), was an Afro-American blues singer … read moreBo Weavil Jackson (dates and places of birth and death unknown, real name believed to be James Jackson), was an Afro-American blues singer and guitarist. He recorded as one of the first country bluesmen in 1926 for the Paramount and Voca… read moreBo Weavil Jackson (dates and places of birth and death unknown, real name believed to be James Jackson), was an Afro-American blues singer and guitarist. He recorded as one of the first country bluesmen in 1926 for the Paramount and Vocalion labels, on the latter under the name of Sam Butler. His… read more -
Bayless Rose
5,240 listeners
Bayless Rose is far more mysterious than Geechie Wiley, if that can be believed. While having one more side than Ms. Wiley in his oeuvre, n… read moreBayless Rose is far more mysterious than Geechie Wiley, if that can be believed. While having one more side than Ms. Wiley in his oeuvre, nothing more is known about the man, not even if he was black or white! If anything, Rose's wo… read moreBayless Rose is far more mysterious than Geechie Wiley, if that can be believed. While having one more side than Ms. Wiley in his oeuvre, nothing more is known about the man, not even if he was black or white! If anything, Rose's work shows the inanity of designating music of his time period… read more -
Gus Cannon
4,477 listeners
Gus Cannon (b. Red Banks, Mississippi, September 12, 1883 - d. Memphis, October 15, 1979) was an African American blues musician who helped to popularize jug bands, such as his own Cannon's Jug Stompers, in the 1920s and 1930s. Amon… read moreGus Cannon (b. Red Banks, Mississippi, September 12, 1883 - d. Memphis, October 15, 1979) was an African American blues musician who helped to popularize jug bands, such as his own Cannon's Jug Stompers, in the 1920s and 1930s. Among his composition is "Walk Right In" (first record… read more -
Sam Mcgee
6,791 listeners
Sam McGee (b. Samuel Fleming McGee, May 1, 1894, d. August 21, 1975) and Kirk McGee (b. David Kirkland McGee, November 4, 1899, d. October … read moreSam McGee (b. Samuel Fleming McGee, May 1, 1894, d. August 21, 1975) and Kirk McGee (b. David Kirkland McGee, November 4, 1899, d. October 24, 1983), the McGee Brothers were an American old-time performing duo. Sam typically played guita… read moreSam McGee (b. Samuel Fleming McGee, May 1, 1894, d. August 21, 1975) and Kirk McGee (b. David Kirkland McGee, November 4, 1899, d. October 24, 1983), the McGee Brothers were an American old-time performing duo. Sam typically played guitar and Kirk usually played banjo or fiddle, although they wer… read more -
Blind Joe Taggart
5,197 listeners
If one ever ran into Blind Joe Taggart in a dark alley, the only possible protection would be to have Blind John Henry Arnold with you. Acc… read moreIf one ever ran into Blind Joe Taggart in a dark alley, the only possible protection would be to have Blind John Henry Arnold with you. According to the famous folk singer and blues artist Josh White, there was only one man on earth who … read moreIf one ever ran into Blind Joe Taggart in a dark alley, the only possible protection would be to have Blind John Henry Arnold with you. According to the famous folk singer and blues artist Josh White, there was only one man on earth who was meaner than Taggart, and that was Arnold. White obviousl… read more -
Two Poor Boys
2,020 listeners
The Two Poor Boys were an American folk-blues duo. Joe Evans and Arthur McLain (or McClain) were probably white performers, based in Tennes… read moreThe Two Poor Boys were an American folk-blues duo. Joe Evans and Arthur McLain (or McClain) were probably white performers, based in Tennessee. The Two Poor Boys recorded between 1927 to 1931. Their songs typically feature Evans’ laid-ba… read moreThe Two Poor Boys were an American folk-blues duo. Joe Evans and Arthur McLain (or McClain) were probably white performers, based in Tennessee. The Two Poor Boys recorded between 1927 to 1931. Their songs typically feature Evans’ laid-back vocals, with a musical approach based on “beautifully mat… read more -
Charley Jordan
5,451 listeners
Charley Jordan (January 1, 1890 - November 15, 1954) was a St. Louis blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, as well as a talent scout, ori… read moreCharley Jordan (January 1, 1890 - November 15, 1954) was a St. Louis blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, as well as a talent scout, originally from Mabelvale, Arkansas. He was known for a unique style that drew on his rural roots. Jo… read moreCharley Jordan (January 1, 1890 - November 15, 1954) was a St. Louis blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, as well as a talent scout, originally from Mabelvale, Arkansas. He was known for a unique style that drew on his rural roots. Jordan recorded numerous singles for Vocalion and Decca betwee… read more