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Archibald
4,770 listeners
Leon T. Gross (September 14, 1912 or 1916 – January 8, 1973), who performed and recorded as Archibald, was an influential American rhythm a… read moreLeon T. Gross (September 14, 1912 or 1916 – January 8, 1973), who performed and recorded as Archibald, was an influential American rhythm and blues pianist and singer who had a hit in 1950 with "Stack-A-Lee", a version of "… read moreLeon T. Gross (September 14, 1912 or 1916 – January 8, 1973), who performed and recorded as Archibald, was an influential American rhythm and blues pianist and singer who had a hit in 1950 with "Stack-A-Lee", a version of "Stagger Lee". Gross was born in New Orleans, Louisiana… read more -
Annie Laurie
2,832 listeners
R&B singer from the New Orleans' music scene in the early days of doo wop and rhythm and blues. She made her recording debut in t… read moreR&B singer from the New Orleans' music scene in the early days of doo wop and rhythm and blues. She made her recording debut in the mid-'40s and later enjoyed a string of hits including a cover version of "Since I Fel… read moreR&B singer from the New Orleans' music scene in the early days of doo wop and rhythm and blues. She made her recording debut in the mid-'40s and later enjoyed a string of hits including a cover version of "Since I Fell for You," created with the Paul Gayten band. View wiki -
Larry Darnell
2,975 listeners
Larry Darnell (b. Leo Edward Donald, December 21, 1928, Columbus, Ohio - d. July 3, 1983, Columbus) was a successful American singer who wa… read moreLarry Darnell (b. Leo Edward Donald, December 21, 1928, Columbus, Ohio - d. July 3, 1983, Columbus) was a successful American singer who was instrumental in the formation of the New Orleans style of R&B in the late 1940s and early 19… read moreLarry Darnell (b. Leo Edward Donald, December 21, 1928, Columbus, Ohio - d. July 3, 1983, Columbus) was a successful American singer who was instrumental in the formation of the New Orleans style of R&B in the late 1940s and early 1950s. As a teenager he left home to work as a dancer with a b… read more -
Dave Bartholomew
22,195 listeners
Dave Bartholomew (David Louis Bartholomew, Edgard, Louisiana, U.S.A., December 24, 1918 - June 23, 2019) was an influential American musici… read moreDave Bartholomew (David Louis Bartholomew, Edgard, Louisiana, U.S.A., December 24, 1918 - June 23, 2019) was an influential American musician, band leader, composer and arranger, prominent in the music of New Orleans throughout the secon… read moreDave Bartholomew (David Louis Bartholomew, Edgard, Louisiana, U.S.A., December 24, 1918 - June 23, 2019) was an influential American musician, band leader, composer and arranger, prominent in the music of New Orleans throughout the second half of the 20th century. Although he never had a hit unde… read more -
Sugar Boy Crawford
5,250 listeners
James "Sugar Boy" Crawford, Jr. (October 12, 1934 – September 15, 2012) was an American rhythm & blues musician from New Orle… read moreJames "Sugar Boy" Crawford, Jr. (October 12, 1934 – September 15, 2012) was an American rhythm & blues musician from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the author of "Jock-A-Mo" (1954), a hit that was later recreated … read moreJames "Sugar Boy" Crawford, Jr. (October 12, 1934 – September 15, 2012) was an American rhythm & blues musician from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the author of "Jock-A-Mo" (1954), a hit that was later recreated as "Iko Iko", by The Dixie Cups and recorded by ma… read more -
Tommy Ridgley
8,636 listeners
Tommy Ridgley (October 30, 1925 – August 11, 1999) was an American R&B singer in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born Thomas Herman Ridgley, he… read moreTommy Ridgley (October 30, 1925 – August 11, 1999) was an American R&B singer in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born Thomas Herman Ridgley, he released his debut single "Shrewbury Blues" in 1949 from Imperial Records. In the 1950s… read moreTommy Ridgley (October 30, 1925 – August 11, 1999) was an American R&B singer in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born Thomas Herman Ridgley, he released his debut single "Shrewbury Blues" in 1949 from Imperial Records. In the 1950s he formed his group the Untouchables, and recorded for labe… read more -
Chubby Newsome
602 listeners
Chubby Newsome was a blues singer, born in Detroit, who moved to New Orleans to perform on the Vaudeville circuit in the 1940s. Newsome was… read moreChubby Newsome was a blues singer, born in Detroit, who moved to New Orleans to perform on the Vaudeville circuit in the 1940s. Newsome was a legendary beauty whose most notable feature was her enormous hips. View wikiChubby Newsome was a blues singer, born in Detroit, who moved to New Orleans to perform on the Vaudeville circuit in the 1940s. Newsome was a legendary beauty whose most notable feature was her enormous hips. View wiki -
Roy Milton
29,251 listeners
Roy Milton (31 July 1907 – 18 September 1983) was an American R&B singer, drummer and bandleader. Milton’s grandmother was a Native Ame… read moreRoy Milton (31 July 1907 – 18 September 1983) was an American R&B singer, drummer and bandleader. Milton’s grandmother was a Native American. He was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma and grew up on a reservation before moving to Tulsa. He … read moreRoy Milton (31 July 1907 – 18 September 1983) was an American R&B singer, drummer and bandleader. Milton’s grandmother was a Native American. He was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma and grew up on a reservation before moving to Tulsa. He joined the Ernie Fields band in the late 1920s as singer and… read more -
TV Slim
1,191 listeners
Oscar "TV Slim" Wills's hilarious tale of a sad sack named "Flat Foot Sam" briefly made him a bankable name in 195… read moreOscar "TV Slim" Wills's hilarious tale of a sad sack named "Flat Foot Sam" briefly made him a bankable name in 1957. Sam's ongoing saga lasted longer than Slim's minute or two in the spotlight, but that… read moreOscar "TV Slim" Wills's hilarious tale of a sad sack named "Flat Foot Sam" briefly made him a bankable name in 1957. Sam's ongoing saga lasted longer than Slim's minute or two in the spotlight, but that didn't stop him from recording throughout the 1960s. I… read more -
Jimmy Liggins
6,601 listeners
Jimmy Liggins (b 14 October 1922, Newby, Oklahoma – 18 July 1983, Durham, North Carolina) was an American R&B guitarist and bandleader.… read moreJimmy Liggins (b 14 October 1922, Newby, Oklahoma – 18 July 1983, Durham, North Carolina) was an American R&B guitarist and bandleader. Following the success of his brother Joe, Jimmy Liggins started his recording career as singer, g… read moreJimmy Liggins (b 14 October 1922, Newby, Oklahoma – 18 July 1983, Durham, North Carolina) was an American R&B guitarist and bandleader. Following the success of his brother Joe, Jimmy Liggins started his recording career as singer, guitarist, and leader of the “Drops of Joy”, on Art Rupe’s Sp… read more