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Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five
129,945 listeners
Louis Jordan (July 8, 1908 - February 4, 1975) was a pioneering African-American jazz and rhythm & blues musician and songwriter who en… read moreLouis Jordan (July 8, 1908 - February 4, 1975) was a pioneering African-American jazz and rhythm & blues musician and songwriter who enjoyed his greatest popularity from the late 1930s to the early 1950s. Known as "The King of t… read moreLouis Jordan (July 8, 1908 - February 4, 1975) was a pioneering African-American jazz and rhythm & blues musician and songwriter who enjoyed his greatest popularity from the late 1930s to the early 1950s. Known as "The King of the Jukebox", Jordan was highly popular with both black … read more
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Wynonie Harris
109,272 listeners
Wynonie "Mr. Blues" Harris (August 24, 1915-June 14, 1969) was an American blues shouter and rhythm and blues singer. He was born… read moreWynonie "Mr. Blues" Harris (August 24, 1915-June 14, 1969) was an American blues shouter and rhythm and blues singer. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Harris traveled as a singer and dancer with the Lucky Millinder Big Band in h… read moreWynonie "Mr. Blues" Harris (August 24, 1915-June 14, 1969) was an American blues shouter and rhythm and blues singer. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Harris traveled as a singer and dancer with the Lucky Millinder Big Band in his youth. His first big solo hit was in 1944 with his record… read more
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Amos Milburn
81,413 listeners
Amos Milburn (Houston, Texas, April 1, 1927 – January 3, 1980) was an American rhythm and blues singer and pianist, popular during the 1940… read moreAmos Milburn (Houston, Texas, April 1, 1927 – January 3, 1980) was an American rhythm and blues singer and pianist, popular during the 1940s and 1950s. Joseph Amos Milburn, Jr., one of thirteen children, was playing tunes on the piano b… read moreAmos Milburn (Houston, Texas, April 1, 1927 – January 3, 1980) was an American rhythm and blues singer and pianist, popular during the 1940s and 1950s. Joseph Amos Milburn, Jr., one of thirteen children, was playing tunes on the piano by the age of five years. He enlisted in the United States Na… read more
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Roy Brown
171,030 listeners
There are 2 artists with the name Roy Brown 1) Roy "Good Rocking" Brown (10 September 1925 – 25 May 1981) was a blues musician wh… read moreThere are 2 artists with the name Roy Brown 1) Roy "Good Rocking" Brown (10 September 1925 – 25 May 1981) was a blues musician who brought a soul singing style (from gospel music) to the emerging genre of rock and roll. Born in… read moreThere are 2 artists with the name Roy Brown 1) Roy "Good Rocking" Brown (10 September 1925 – 25 May 1981) was a blues musician who brought a soul singing style (from gospel music) to the emerging genre of rock and roll. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Brown started as a gospel singer. H… read more
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Betty Hutton
132,882 listeners
Betty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg, February 26, 1921 – March 11, 2007) was an American film actress and singer. She started in s… read moreBetty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg, February 26, 1921 – March 11, 2007) was an American film actress and singer. She started in show business as a big band singer with her sister Marion Hutton. Star of many Paramount musicals. … read moreBetty Hutton (born Elizabeth June Thornburg, February 26, 1921 – March 11, 2007) was an American film actress and singer. She started in show business as a big band singer with her sister Marion Hutton. Star of many Paramount musicals. Starred in The Greatest Show on Earth, Annie Get Your Gun an… read more
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Johnny Mercer
225,797 listeners
John Herndon "Johnny" Mercer (18 November 1909 – 25 June 1976) is regarded as one of America's greatest songwriters. He is b… read moreJohn Herndon "Johnny" Mercer (18 November 1909 – 25 June 1976) is regarded as one of America's greatest songwriters. He is best known as a lyricist, but he also composed music. He was also a popular singer who recorded his… read moreJohn Herndon "Johnny" Mercer (18 November 1909 – 25 June 1976) is regarded as one of America's greatest songwriters. He is best known as a lyricist, but he also composed music. He was also a popular singer who recorded his own songs as well as those written by others. From the mid-… read more
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Bob Crosby
99,252 listeners
Bob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, be… read moreBob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, best known for his group Crosby and the Bob-Cats. He was the youngest of seven children: five boys, … read moreBob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, best known for his group Crosby and the Bob-Cats. He was the youngest of seven children: five boys, Larry (1895-1975), Everett (born 1896), Ted (born 1900), Har… read more
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Sheldon Allman
72,231 listeners
Sheldon Allman (b. 8 June 1924, Chicago, Illinois - d. 22 January 2002, Culver City, California) was a American-born Canadian raised actor,… read moreSheldon Allman (b. 8 June 1924, Chicago, Illinois - d. 22 January 2002, Culver City, California) was a American-born Canadian raised actor, singer, and songwriter. He began his singing career with the Royal National Guard during his WWII… read moreSheldon Allman (b. 8 June 1924, Chicago, Illinois - d. 22 January 2002, Culver City, California) was a American-born Canadian raised actor, singer, and songwriter. He began his singing career with the Royal National Guard during his WWII service with the RCAF. Relocating to Los Angeles, he appear… read more
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Bob Crosby And The Bobcats
66,727 listeners
Bob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, be… read moreBob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, best known for his group Crosby and the Bob-Cats. The videogame Fallout 3 (2008) featured a couple … read moreBob Crosby (August 23, 1913 Spokane, Washington – March 9, 1993 La Jolla, California) was an American dixieland bandleader and vocalist, best known for his group Crosby and the Bob-Cats. The videogame Fallout 3 (2008) featured a couple of songs by this artist, "Way Back Home" and "… read more
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The Andrews Sisters
563,478 listeners
The Andrews Sisters were a group of singing sisters: LaVerne Andrews (contralto; July 6, 1911-May 8, 1967), Maxene Andrews (high harmony; J… read moreThe Andrews Sisters were a group of singing sisters: LaVerne Andrews (contralto; July 6, 1911-May 8, 1967), Maxene Andrews (high harmony; January 3, 1916-October 21, 1995) and Patty Andrews (lead; February 16, 1918-January 30, 2013). All… read moreThe Andrews Sisters were a group of singing sisters: LaVerne Andrews (contralto; July 6, 1911-May 8, 1967), Maxene Andrews (high harmony; January 3, 1916-October 21, 1995) and Patty Andrews (lead; February 16, 1918-January 30, 2013). All were born in Minnesota, United States to a Greek immigrant … read more