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Washboard Sam
12,366 listeners
Robert Brown (b 15 July 1910, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas – d 6 November 1966, Chicago), known professionally as Washboard Sam, was an American … read moreRobert Brown (b 15 July 1910, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas – d 6 November 1966, Chicago), known professionally as Washboard Sam, was an American blues singer and musician. Reputedly the half-brother of Big Bill Broonzy, Brown moved to Memphis … read moreRobert Brown (b 15 July 1910, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas – d 6 November 1966, Chicago), known professionally as Washboard Sam, was an American blues singer and musician. Reputedly the half-brother of Big Bill Broonzy, Brown moved to Memphis in the 1920s, performing as a street musician with Sleepy Jo… read more -
Wynona Carr
15,679 listeners
Wynona Carr (Cleveland, Ohio, August 23, 1923 – May 12, 1976) was a gospel, rhythm & blues and rock & roll singer-songwriter, who r… read moreWynona Carr (Cleveland, Ohio, August 23, 1923 – May 12, 1976) was a gospel, rhythm & blues and rock & roll singer-songwriter, who recorded as Sister Wynona Carr when performing gospel material. Wynona Merceris Carr was born in Cl… read moreWynona Carr (Cleveland, Ohio, August 23, 1923 – May 12, 1976) was a gospel, rhythm & blues and rock & roll singer-songwriter, who recorded as Sister Wynona Carr when performing gospel material. Wynona Merceris Carr was born in Cleveland, Ohio, where she started out as a gospel singer, for… read more -
The Blues Preachers
9,411 listeners
The Blues Preachers is an Australian band performing a fusion of blues, rags, gospel, and hillbilly folk. Based in Sydney, New South Wales… read moreThe Blues Preachers is an Australian band performing a fusion of blues, rags, gospel, and hillbilly folk. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, the band is made up of Tim McLean (harmonica), John Morris (guitar, vocals), and Dan Sexton (man… read moreThe Blues Preachers is an Australian band performing a fusion of blues, rags, gospel, and hillbilly folk. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, the band is made up of Tim McLean (harmonica), John Morris (guitar, vocals), and Dan Sexton (mandolin, banjo). www.bluespreachers.com View wiki -
Smokey Hogg
7,967 listeners
Andrew 'Smokey' Hogg (January 27, 1914 - May 1, 1960) was an American blues musician. Hogg was born near Westconnie, Texas, Unite… read moreAndrew 'Smokey' Hogg (January 27, 1914 - May 1, 1960) was an American blues musician. Hogg was born near Westconnie, Texas, United States and grew up on the farm and was taught to play guitar by his father Frank Hogg. While sti… read moreAndrew 'Smokey' Hogg (January 27, 1914 - May 1, 1960) was an American blues musician. Hogg was born near Westconnie, Texas, United States and grew up on the farm and was taught to play guitar by his father Frank Hogg. While still in his teens he teamed up with a the slide guitarist and … read more -
Joe Lutcher
2,315 listeners
Joseph Woodman "Joe" Lutcher (23 December 1919 - 29 October 2006) was an American R&B saxophonist and bandleader, the younger… read moreJoseph Woodman "Joe" Lutcher (23 December 1919 - 29 October 2006) was an American R&B saxophonist and bandleader, the younger brother of singer Nellie Lutcher. He performed and recorded successfully in the 1940s, but later … read moreJoseph Woodman "Joe" Lutcher (23 December 1919 - 29 October 2006) was an American R&B saxophonist and bandleader, the younger brother of singer Nellie Lutcher. He performed and recorded successfully in the 1940s, but later abandoned a commercial musical career and became an outspoke… read more -
Ruby Glaze
1,422 listeners
Kate McTell (born Ruthy Kate Williams; August 22, 1911 – October 3, 1991) was an American blues musician and nurse from Jefferson County, G… read moreKate McTell (born Ruthy Kate Williams; August 22, 1911 – October 3, 1991) was an American blues musician and nurse from Jefferson County, Georgia. She is known primarily as the former wife of the blues musician Blind Willie McTell, whom … read moreKate McTell (born Ruthy Kate Williams; August 22, 1911 – October 3, 1991) was an American blues musician and nurse from Jefferson County, Georgia. She is known primarily as the former wife of the blues musician Blind Willie McTell, whom she accompanied vocally on several recordings. She may have … 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 -
Edith Wilson
1,978 listeners
Edith Wilson (Edith Goodall, Louisville, Kentucky, September 2, 1896 – March 30, 1981) was an American blues singer and vaudeville performe… read moreEdith Wilson (Edith Goodall, Louisville, Kentucky, September 2, 1896 – March 30, 1981) was an American blues singer and vaudeville performer. Wilson's first professional experience came in 1919 in Louisville's Park Theater. Len… read moreEdith Wilson (Edith Goodall, Louisville, Kentucky, September 2, 1896 – March 30, 1981) was an American blues singer and vaudeville performer. Wilson's first professional experience came in 1919 in Louisville's Park Theater. Lena Wilson and her brother, Danny, performed in Louisville; Ed… read more -
Juke Boy Bonner
7,427 listeners
Juke Boy Bonner (Weldon H. Philip Bonner, March 22, 1932 – June 29, 1978) was an American, "one-man band", blues singer, harmonic… read moreJuke Boy Bonner (Weldon H. Philip Bonner, March 22, 1932 – June 29, 1978) was an American, "one-man band", blues singer, harmonica player, and guitarist. He was influenced by Lightnin' Hopkins, Jimmy Reed and Slim Harpo. … read moreJuke Boy Bonner (Weldon H. Philip Bonner, March 22, 1932 – June 29, 1978) was an American, "one-man band", blues singer, harmonica player, and guitarist. He was influenced by Lightnin' Hopkins, Jimmy Reed and Slim Harpo. He described the bleak prospects of black urban existence in… read more