Leroy Roscoe Garnett, known professionally as Blind Leroy Garnett (August 6, 1897 – January 3, 1933) was an American boogie-woogie and ragtime pianist and songwriter.His two solo recorded compositions were "Louisiana Glide" and "Chain 'Em Down", although scant details of his life and career are known. Life and career: Garnett was born in Indianapolis, United States to parents Charles and Mattie Garnett (née Georapy), who both hailed from Kentucky. By 1910, all of the family had relocated to Chicago, Illinois, where he remained until at least 1930. In 1918, G…
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