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Casey Bill Weldon
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Whistlin' Alex Moore
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Whistlin' Alex Moore (Alexander Herman Moore, Dallas, Texas, November 22, 1899 – January 20, 1989) was an American blues pianist, sing… read moreWhistlin' Alex Moore (Alexander Herman Moore, Dallas, Texas, November 22, 1899 – January 20, 1989) was an American blues pianist, singer and whistler. After his father's death, Moore dropped out of school to support his mother… read moreWhistlin' Alex Moore (Alexander Herman Moore, Dallas, Texas, November 22, 1899 – January 20, 1989) was an American blues pianist, singer and whistler. After his father's death, Moore dropped out of school to support his mother and two siblings. He learned the piano before entering the … read more -
David 'Honeyboy' Edwards
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David “Honeyboy” Edwards (Shaw, Mississippi, June 28, 1915 - Chicago, Illinois, August 29, 2011) was a Delta blues guitarist and singer fro… read moreDavid “Honeyboy” Edwards (Shaw, Mississippi, June 28, 1915 - Chicago, Illinois, August 29, 2011) was a Delta blues guitarist and singer from the American South. Honeyboy Edwards was the oldest living Delta blues player, and continued to … read moreDavid “Honeyboy” Edwards (Shaw, Mississippi, June 28, 1915 - Chicago, Illinois, August 29, 2011) was a Delta blues guitarist and singer from the American South. Honeyboy Edwards was the oldest living Delta blues player, and continued to tour at the age of 95. Edwards received a Grammy Lifetime Ac… 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 -
Jimmie Strothers
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Jimmie Strothers was a blind banjo and guitar player from Virginia who recorded 15 tracks for Alan Lomax and Harold Spivacke in 1936. Biogr… read moreJimmie Strothers was a blind banjo and guitar player from Virginia who recorded 15 tracks for Alan Lomax and Harold Spivacke in 1936. Biographical details are sketchy, but Strothers was apparently a medicine show entertainer for a time b… read moreJimmie Strothers was a blind banjo and guitar player from Virginia who recorded 15 tracks for Alan Lomax and Harold Spivacke in 1936. Biographical details are sketchy, but Strothers was apparently a medicine show entertainer for a time before going to work in the mines, where an explosion took hi… read more -
Arthur Petties
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Arthur Petties (his surname is sometimes listed as Pettis) was a fine Mississippi country blues guitar player and singer with an expressive… read moreArthur Petties (his surname is sometimes listed as Pettis) was a fine Mississippi country blues guitar player and singer with an expressive and versatile voice. He is known for only six sides, two of which were recorded on February 14, 1… read moreArthur Petties (his surname is sometimes listed as Pettis) was a fine Mississippi country blues guitar player and singer with an expressive and versatile voice. He is known for only six sides, two of which were recorded on February 14, 1928 in Memphis, TN, for Victor Records, while the remaining … read more -
Bull City Red
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Bull City Red (born George Washington, Durham, North Carolina, United States) was an American, Piedmont blues guitarist, singer, and predom… read moreBull City Red (born George Washington, Durham, North Carolina, United States) was an American, Piedmont blues guitarist, singer, and predominately washboard player, most associated with Blind Boy Fuller and the Reverend Gary Davis. Littl… read moreBull City Red (born George Washington, Durham, North Carolina, United States) was an American, Piedmont blues guitarist, singer, and predominately washboard player, most associated with Blind Boy Fuller and the Reverend Gary Davis. Little is known of Red's life outside of his recording caree… read more