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Ray Agee
4,068 listeners
Raymond Clinton "Ray" Agee (April 10, 1921 – April 15, 1989) was an American rhythm & blues singer and songwriter. Agee was b… read moreRaymond Clinton "Ray" Agee (April 10, 1921 – April 15, 1989) was an American rhythm & blues singer and songwriter. Agee was born in Dixons Mills, Alabama, in 1921 according to most official records, though some sources give… read moreRaymond Clinton "Ray" Agee (April 10, 1921 – April 15, 1989) was an American rhythm & blues singer and songwriter. Agee was born in Dixons Mills, Alabama, in 1921 according to most official records, though some sources give 1930. He was the eighth child out of 17 in the family. By t… read more -
Young Jessie
11,585 listeners
Young Jessie was the recording name in the 1950s and 1960s of American R&B, rock and roll and jazz singer and songwriter Obediah Donnel… read moreYoung Jessie was the recording name in the 1950s and 1960s of American R&B, rock and roll and jazz singer and songwriter Obediah Donnell "Obie" Jessie (December 28, 1936 – April 27, 2020) . He was known for his solo recordi… read moreYoung Jessie was the recording name in the 1950s and 1960s of American R&B, rock and roll and jazz singer and songwriter Obediah Donnell "Obie" Jessie (December 28, 1936 – April 27, 2020) . He was known for his solo recordings, his work with The Flairs and for a brief stint in The C… read more -
Peetie Wheatstraw
24,053 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 -
The Midnighters
8,561 listeners
The backup group with R&B legend Hank Ballard, this Detroit band was initially called the Royals when they formed in 1952. Henry Booth,… read moreThe backup group with R&B legend Hank Ballard, this Detroit band was initially called the Royals when they formed in 1952. Henry Booth, Charles Sutton, Lawson Smith, and Sonny Woods were the original lineup. Ballard replaced Smith in… read moreThe backup group with R&B legend Hank Ballard, this Detroit band was initially called the Royals when they formed in 1952. Henry Booth, Charles Sutton, Lawson Smith, and Sonny Woods were the original lineup. Ballard replaced Smith in 1953 and became the lead singer. They became the Midnighter… read more -
Nappy Brown
22,225 listeners
Nappy Brown is the stage name of Napoleon Brown Culp (born October 12, 1929, died September 20, 2008). Nappy Brown's earliest musical … read moreNappy Brown is the stage name of Napoleon Brown Culp (born October 12, 1929, died September 20, 2008). Nappy Brown's earliest musical influences were blues and gospel. As a youngster he performed in several gospel groups, including … read moreNappy Brown is the stage name of Napoleon Brown Culp (born October 12, 1929, died September 20, 2008). Nappy Brown's earliest musical influences were blues and gospel. As a youngster he performed in several gospel groups, including the Heavenly Lights. Nappy's singing eventually brought… read more -
Lil' Son Jackson
9,274 listeners
Melvin "Lil' Son" Jackson (August 16, 1915, Tyler, Texas - May 30, 1976, Dallas) was an American blues guitarist. Jackson… read moreMelvin "Lil' Son" Jackson (August 16, 1915, Tyler, Texas - May 30, 1976, Dallas) was an American blues guitarist. Jackson's mother played gospel guitar, and he played early on in a gospel group called the Blue Eagle … read moreMelvin "Lil' Son" Jackson (August 16, 1915, Tyler, Texas - May 30, 1976, Dallas) was an American blues guitarist. Jackson's mother played gospel guitar, and he played early on in a gospel group called the Blue Eagle Four. He trained to be a mechanic and did a stint in the Arm… read more -
Wynona Carr
15,747 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 -
Joe Liggins
18,127 listeners
Joe Liggins (July 9, 1916 - July 26, 1987) was a notable jazz, blues, and mostly R&B pianist, who played with the band Joe Liggins and … read moreJoe Liggins (July 9, 1916 - July 26, 1987) was a notable jazz, blues, and mostly R&B pianist, who played with the band Joe Liggins and the Honeydrippers in the 1940s and 1950s, as their frontman. His band was often a staple on the R&… read moreJoe Liggins (July 9, 1916 - July 26, 1987) was a notable jazz, blues, and mostly R&B pianist, who played with the band Joe Liggins and the Honeydrippers in the 1940s and 1950s, as their frontman. His band was often a staple on the R&B chart in those years, with their biggest hit being &qu… read more -
Roy Milton
29,268 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 -
Little Esther
13,711 listeners
Esther Mae Jones (December 23, 1935 – August 7, 1984) who performed as Little Esther and as Esther Phillips, was an American singer; she pe… read moreEsther Mae Jones (December 23, 1935 – August 7, 1984) who performed as Little Esther and as Esther Phillips, was an American singer; she performed in the pop, country, jazz, and rhythm and blues fields, including soul music. Born in Galv… read moreEsther Mae Jones (December 23, 1935 – August 7, 1984) who performed as Little Esther and as Esther Phillips, was an American singer; she performed in the pop, country, jazz, and rhythm and blues fields, including soul music. Born in Galveston, Texas, she entered an amateur contest in 1949 at John… read more