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Carl Martin
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Carl Martin (April 1 or 15, 1906 – May 10, 1979) was an American Piedmont blues musician and vocalist, who was capable with a variety of in… read moreCarl Martin (April 1 or 15, 1906 – May 10, 1979) was an American Piedmont blues musician and vocalist, who was capable with a variety of instruments and musical styles. Martin was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, United States. He starte… read moreCarl Martin (April 1 or 15, 1906 – May 10, 1979) was an American Piedmont blues musician and vocalist, who was capable with a variety of instruments and musical styles. Martin was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, United States. He started making records with a number of groups including the Four … read more -
Spider John Koerner
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"Spider" John Koerner (born in Rochester, New York, on 31 August 1938, ; died 18 May 2024) was an American guitarist, singer, and… read more"Spider" John Koerner (born in Rochester, New York, on 31 August 1938, ; died 18 May 2024) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwrite remembered as a guitarist and vocalist for the blues trio Koerner, Ray & Glover (th… read more"Spider" John Koerner (born in Rochester, New York, on 31 August 1938, ; died 18 May 2024) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwrite remembered as a guitarist and vocalist for the blues trio Koerner, Ray & Glover (that included Dave Ray and Tony Glover) and for his albums as … read more -
Little Hat Jones
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George "Little Hat" Jones was born October 5, 1899, in Bowie County, TX - died in Naples, TX, in 1981. He was a well-known street… read moreGeorge "Little Hat" Jones was born October 5, 1899, in Bowie County, TX - died in Naples, TX, in 1981. He was a well-known street busker in San Antonio in the mid-'20s, and made his first recordings there on June 15, 1929,… read moreGeorge "Little Hat" Jones was born October 5, 1899, in Bowie County, TX - died in Naples, TX, in 1981. He was a well-known street busker in San Antonio in the mid-'20s, and made his first recordings there on June 15, 1929, when he cut "New Two Sixteen Blues" and "Two… read more -
Ray Bonneville
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Ray Bonneville (Born Raymond J. Bonneville on 11 October 1948) is a French Canadian American musician, singer and songwriter. Born in Canad… read moreRay Bonneville (Born Raymond J. Bonneville on 11 October 1948) is a French Canadian American musician, singer and songwriter. Born in Canada, and raised in the United States, Bonneville is a folk and blues-influenced musician strongly in… read moreRay Bonneville (Born Raymond J. Bonneville on 11 October 1948) is a French Canadian American musician, singer and songwriter. Born in Canada, and raised in the United States, Bonneville is a folk and blues-influenced musician strongly influenced by the music of New Orleans, Louisiana. Bonneville … read more -
Gus Cannon
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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 -
Joshua White
2,801 listeners
Josh White (born Joshua Daniel White in Greenville, South Carolina, 11 February 1914 or 1915; died Manhasset, New York, 5 September 1969) w… read moreJosh White (born Joshua Daniel White in Greenville, South Carolina, 11 February 1914 or 1915; died Manhasset, New York, 5 September 1969) was an American folk, blues, and gospel singer and guitarist. White was amongst the first blues per… read moreJosh White (born Joshua Daniel White in Greenville, South Carolina, 11 February 1914 or 1915; died Manhasset, New York, 5 September 1969) was an American folk, blues, and gospel singer and guitarist. White was amongst the first blues performers to attract a large white and middle-class African Am… read more -
Laura Rucker
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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 -
Howard Armstrong
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William Howard Taft Armstrong was born in Dayton, Tennessee, and grew up in LaFollette, Tennessee. As a young teenager he taught himself to… read moreWilliam Howard Taft Armstrong was born in Dayton, Tennessee, and grew up in LaFollette, Tennessee. As a young teenager he taught himself to play the fiddle, and joined a band led by Blind Roland Martin and his brother Carl. They toured t… read moreWilliam Howard Taft Armstrong was born in Dayton, Tennessee, and grew up in LaFollette, Tennessee. As a young teenager he taught himself to play the fiddle, and joined a band led by Blind Roland Martin and his brother Carl. They toured the United States performing a wide range of music, from work… read more -
Smith Casey
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Smith Casey recorded 11 tracks for the Library of Congress on April 16, 1939, at the Clemens State Farm in Brazoria, TX. He was listed on t… read moreSmith Casey recorded 11 tracks for the Library of Congress on April 16, 1939, at the Clemens State Farm in Brazoria, TX. He was listed on the Library of Congress checklist as Smith Cason, but when these sides were issued, they were credi… read moreSmith Casey recorded 11 tracks for the Library of Congress on April 16, 1939, at the Clemens State Farm in Brazoria, TX. He was listed on the Library of Congress checklist as Smith Cason, but when these sides were issued, they were credited to Smith Casey, and that is the name by which he is know… read more