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Willie Reed
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Coley Jones
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Coley Jones (circa 1880s – 1930s) was an American country blues mandolin player popular in Dallas, Texas in the 1920s. Much of Jones's… read moreColey Jones (circa 1880s – 1930s) was an American country blues mandolin player popular in Dallas, Texas in the 1920s. Much of Jones's background, such as residency, date of birth and death, are obscured, but he is best remembered f… read moreColey Jones (circa 1880s – 1930s) was an American country blues mandolin player popular in Dallas, Texas in the 1920s. Much of Jones's background, such as residency, date of birth and death, are obscured, but he is best remembered for leading and recording with The Dallas String Band, with t… read more
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Peg Leg Howell
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Charley Jordan
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Bo Weavil Jackson
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William Moore
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Carl Martin
2,488 listeners
Carl Martin (April 1 or 15, 1906 – May 10, 1979) was an American Piedmont blues musician and vocalist, who was capable with a variety of in… read moreCarl Martin (April 1 or 15, 1906 – May 10, 1979) was an American Piedmont blues musician and vocalist, who was capable with a variety of instruments and musical styles. Martin was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, United States. He starte… read moreCarl Martin (April 1 or 15, 1906 – May 10, 1979) was an American Piedmont blues musician and vocalist, who was capable with a variety of instruments and musical styles. Martin was born in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, United States. He started making records with a number of groups including the Four … read more
