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Peg Leg Howell
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Joshua Barnes Howell, known as Peg Leg Howell (March 5, 1888 - August 11, 1966) was an African American blues singer and guitarist, who con… read moreJoshua Barnes Howell, known as Peg Leg Howell (March 5, 1888 - August 11, 1966) was an African American blues singer and guitarist, who connected early country blues and the later 12-bar style. He had the strong delivery and ear-catching… read moreJoshua Barnes Howell, known as Peg Leg Howell (March 5, 1888 - August 11, 1966) was an African American blues singer and guitarist, who connected early country blues and the later 12-bar style. He had the strong delivery and ear-catching repertoire of the professional street-singer. He was born o… read more -
Robert Pete Williams
23,359 listeners
Robert Pete Williams (March 14, 1914 – December 31, 1980) was an American blues musician, based in Louisiana. His music characteristically … read moreRobert Pete Williams (March 14, 1914 – December 31, 1980) was an American blues musician, based in Louisiana. His music characteristically employs unconventional blues tunings and structures, and his songs are often about the time he ser… read moreRobert Pete Williams (March 14, 1914 – December 31, 1980) was an American blues musician, based in Louisiana. His music characteristically employs unconventional blues tunings and structures, and his songs are often about the time he served in prison. His song "I've Grown So Ugly" … read more -
Frank Stokes
30,478 listeners
Frank Stokes (January 1, 1888 – September 12, 1955) was a blues musician who is considered by many musicologists to be the father of the Me… read moreFrank Stokes (January 1, 1888 – September 12, 1955) was a blues musician who is considered by many musicologists to be the father of the Memphis blues guitar style. He was born in Shelby County, Tennessee, in South Memphis' largest … read moreFrank Stokes (January 1, 1888 – September 12, 1955) was a blues musician who is considered by many musicologists to be the father of the Memphis blues guitar style. He was born in Shelby County, Tennessee, in South Memphis' largest vicinity Whitehaven, located two miles north of the Mississi… read more -
Henry Townsend
4,961 listeners
Henry 'Mule' Townsend (27 October 1909, Shelby, Mississippi – 25 September 2006, Mequon, Wisconsin) was an American blues singer,… read moreHenry 'Mule' Townsend (27 October 1909, Shelby, Mississippi – 25 September 2006, Mequon, Wisconsin) was an American blues singer, guitarist and pianist. Townsend was born in Shelby, Mississippi and grew up in Cairo, Illinois. H… read moreHenry 'Mule' Townsend (27 October 1909, Shelby, Mississippi – 25 September 2006, Mequon, Wisconsin) was an American blues singer, guitarist and pianist. Townsend was born in Shelby, Mississippi and grew up in Cairo, Illinois. He left home at the age of nine because of an abusive father … read more -
Little Brother Montgomery
8,162 listeners
Eurreal Wilford "Little Brother" Montgomery (Kentwood, Louisiana, April 18, 1906 – Champaign, Illinois, September 6, 1985) was an… read moreEurreal Wilford "Little Brother" Montgomery (Kentwood, Louisiana, April 18, 1906 – Champaign, Illinois, September 6, 1985) was an American jazz, boogie-woogie and blues pianist and singer. Largely self-taught, Montgomery is oft… read moreEurreal Wilford "Little Brother" Montgomery (Kentwood, Louisiana, April 18, 1906 – Champaign, Illinois, September 6, 1985) was an American jazz, boogie-woogie and blues pianist and singer. Largely self-taught, Montgomery is often thought of as just a blues pianist, but he was an importa… read more -
Buddy Moss
7,529 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 -
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 -
Peetie Wheatstraw
24,043 listeners
Peetie Wheatstraw (December 21, 1902 – December 21, 1941) was the name adopted by singer William Bunch, a greatly influential figure among … read morePeetie Wheatstraw (December 21, 1902 – December 21, 1941) was the name adopted by singer William Bunch, a greatly influential figure among 1930s blues singers. Although the only known picture of Bunch shows him holding a National brand t… read morePeetie Wheatstraw (December 21, 1902 – December 21, 1941) was the name adopted by singer William Bunch, a greatly influential figure among 1930s blues singers. Although the only known picture of Bunch shows him holding a National brand tricone resonator guitar, his primary instrument was the pian… read more -
Dave Bartholomew
22,191 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 -
Johnny Moore's Three Blazers
7,149 listeners
Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers were a successful and influential vocal and instrumental group in the 1940s and 1950s. The original members we… read moreJohnny Moore’s Three Blazers were a successful and influential vocal and instrumental group in the 1940s and 1950s. The original members were :- Johnny Moore (b. John Dudley Moore, 20 October 1906, Austin, Texas - d. 6 January 1969, Los … read moreJohnny Moore’s Three Blazers were a successful and influential vocal and instrumental group in the 1940s and 1950s. The original members were :- Johnny Moore (b. John Dudley Moore, 20 October 1906, Austin, Texas - d. 6 January 1969, Los Angeles, California) Charles Brown (b. 13 September 1920, T… read more