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Calvin Boze
8,200 listeners
Calvin Boze (b. Houston, Texas, 1916 - d. Los Angeles, 1970) was an American trumpeter and bandleader best known for his recordings at the … read moreCalvin Boze (b. Houston, Texas, 1916 - d. Los Angeles, 1970) was an American trumpeter and bandleader best known for his recordings at the turn of the 1950s. He began playing in a high school band which also featured Illinois Jacquet, Ar… read moreCalvin Boze (b. Houston, Texas, 1916 - d. Los Angeles, 1970) was an American trumpeter and bandleader best known for his recordings at the turn of the 1950s. He began playing in a high school band which also featured Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb, and singer Charles Brown. He went on to play in t… read more -
Ray Agee
4,063 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 -
The Du Droppers
9,296 listeners
New York's Du Droppers managed to score two Top Five hits during their short run: "I Wanna Know" (number three R&B) and … read moreNew York's Du Droppers managed to score two Top Five hits during their short run: "I Wanna Know" (number three R&B) and "I Found Out (What You Do When You Go Round There)" (number three pop). The original mem… read moreNew York's Du Droppers managed to score two Top Five hits during their short run: "I Wanna Know" (number three R&B) and "I Found Out (What You Do When You Go Round There)" (number three pop). The original members were Caleb Ginyard – aka "J.C." or some… read more -
The Midnighters
8,546 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 -
Lil' Son Jackson
9,270 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 -
Varetta Dillard
16,493 listeners
Varetta Dillard (Feb 03, 1933 Harlem, New York - Oct 04, 1993 Brooklyn, New York) was one of the great unknown blues shouters of the 1950s.… read moreVaretta Dillard (Feb 03, 1933 Harlem, New York - Oct 04, 1993 Brooklyn, New York) was one of the great unknown blues shouters of the 1950s. A two-time winner of the Apollo Theater's amateur competition, she recorded solo and as a pa… read moreVaretta Dillard (Feb 03, 1933 Harlem, New York - Oct 04, 1993 Brooklyn, New York) was one of the great unknown blues shouters of the 1950s. A two-time winner of the Apollo Theater's amateur competition, she recorded solo and as a part of a duo that she shared with vocalist/pianist H-Bomb Fer… read more -
Tiny Bradshaw
20,492 listeners
Myron C. ("Tiny") Bradshaw (September 23, 1905 – November 26, 1958) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues bandleader, singer,… read moreMyron C. ("Tiny") Bradshaw (September 23, 1905 – November 26, 1958) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues bandleader, singer, composer, pianist, and drummer from Youngstown, Ohio.After graduating from Wilberforce University… read moreMyron C. ("Tiny") Bradshaw (September 23, 1905 – November 26, 1958) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues bandleader, singer, composer, pianist, and drummer from Youngstown, Ohio.After graduating from Wilberforce University with a degree in psychology, Bradshaw turned to music for a… read more -
Faye Adams
14,619 listeners
As Faye Scruggs (her married name), she became a regular performer in New York nightclubs in the late 1940s and early 1950s. While performi… read moreAs Faye Scruggs (her married name), she became a regular performer in New York nightclubs in the late 1940s and early 1950s. While performing in Atlanta, Georgia, she was discovered by singer Ruth Brown, who won her an audition with band… read moreAs Faye Scruggs (her married name), she became a regular performer in New York nightclubs in the late 1940s and early 1950s. While performing in Atlanta, Georgia, she was discovered by singer Ruth Brown, who won her an audition with bandleader Joe Morris of Atlantic Records. Changing her name to … read more -
Joe Liggins
18,016 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
29,157 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