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Pink Anderson
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Pink Anderson (full name Pinkney Anderson, February 12, 1900–October 12, 1974) was a blues singer and guitarist, born in Laurens, South Car… read morePink Anderson (full name Pinkney Anderson, February 12, 1900–October 12, 1974) was a blues singer and guitarist, born in Laurens, South Carolina. After being raised in Spartanburg SC, he joined Dr. Kerr of the Indian Remedy Company in 19… read morePink Anderson (full name Pinkney Anderson, February 12, 1900–October 12, 1974) was a blues singer and guitarist, born in Laurens, South Carolina. After being raised in Spartanburg SC, he joined Dr. Kerr of the Indian Remedy Company in 1914 to sing and dance for crowds while Kerr peddled his paten… read more -
Jim Jackson
13,644 listeners
Jim Jackson (c.1884 - 1933) was an African American blues and hokum singer, songster and guitarist, whose recordings in the late 1920s were… read moreJim Jackson (c.1884 - 1933) was an African American blues and hokum singer, songster and guitarist, whose recordings in the late 1920s were popular and influential on later artists. Jackson was born in Hernando, Mississippi, and was rais… read moreJim Jackson (c.1884 - 1933) was an African American blues and hokum singer, songster and guitarist, whose recordings in the late 1920s were popular and influential on later artists. Jackson was born in Hernando, Mississippi, and was raised on a farm, where he learned to play guitar. Around 1905 h… read more -
Curley Weaver
12,064 listeners
Curley James Weaver (March 25, 1906 - September 20, 1962) was an American blues musician, also known as Slim Gordon. He was born in Covingt… read moreCurley James Weaver (March 25, 1906 - September 20, 1962) was an American blues musician, also known as Slim Gordon. He was born in Covington, Georgia and raised on a farm near Porterdale. His mother, Savannah "Dip" Shepard Wea… read moreCurley James Weaver (March 25, 1906 - September 20, 1962) was an American blues musician, also known as Slim Gordon. He was born in Covington, Georgia and raised on a farm near Porterdale. His mother, Savannah "Dip" Shepard Weaver, was a well-respected pianist and guitarist, who taught … read more -
Henry Spaulding
2,378 listeners
Country blues singer and guitarist, who recorded two titles for Brunswick in 1929. Born: May 7, 1901 in Madison, St. Francis County, Arkans… read moreCountry blues singer and guitarist, who recorded two titles for Brunswick in 1929. Born: May 7, 1901 in Madison, St. Francis County, Arkansas Died: June 16, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri. View wikiCountry blues singer and guitarist, who recorded two titles for Brunswick in 1929. Born: May 7, 1901 in Madison, St. Francis County, Arkansas Died: June 16, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri. View wiki -
Elizabeth Johnson
2,554 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 -
Jimmie Strothers
2,837 listeners
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 -
David "Honeyboy" Edwards
18,988 listeners
David "Honeyboy" Edwards (Shaw, Mississippi, June 28, 1915 - Chicago, Illinois, August 29, 2011) was a Delta blues guitarist and … 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 con… 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 L… read more -
Buddy Moss
7,528 listeners
Eugene "Buddy" Moss (January 16, 1914, Jewell, Georgia - October 19, 1984, Atlanta, Georgia) was an American East Coast blues gui… read moreEugene "Buddy" Moss (January 16, 1914, Jewell, Georgia - October 19, 1984, Atlanta, Georgia) was an American East Coast blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and harmonica player. He was one of twelve children from a sharecroppin… read moreEugene "Buddy" Moss (January 16, 1914, Jewell, Georgia - October 19, 1984, Atlanta, Georgia) was an American East Coast blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and harmonica player. He was one of twelve children from a sharecropping family in Warren county. When he was four years old his fa… read more