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George "Harmonica" Smith
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James Cotton Blues Band
4,036 listeners
James Cotton (July 1, 1935 – March 16, 2017) was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, who has performed and recorded … read moreJames Cotton (July 1, 1935 – March 16, 2017) was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, who has performed and recorded with many of the great blues artists of his time and with his own band. He formed the James Cotton… read moreJames Cotton (July 1, 1935 – March 16, 2017) was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, who has performed and recorded with many of the great blues artists of his time and with his own band. He formed the James Cotton Blues Band in 1967. The band mainly performed its own arran… read more -
Hadda Brooks
13,928 listeners
Hadda Brooks (October 29, 1916 – November 21, 2002), was an American pianist, vocalist and composer. She was born Hadda Hapgood on October… read moreHadda Brooks (October 29, 1916 – November 21, 2002), was an American pianist, vocalist and composer. She was born Hadda Hapgood on October 29, 1916 and raised in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, by her parents, who had migrated to… read moreHadda Brooks (October 29, 1916 – November 21, 2002), was an American pianist, vocalist and composer. She was born Hadda Hapgood on October 29, 1916 and raised in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles, by her parents, who had migrated to California from the South. Her mother, Goldie Wright, was a… read more -
The Midnighters
8,560 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 -
H-bomb Ferguson
5,659 listeners
H-Bomb Ferguson (May 9, 1929 – November 26, 2006) was an American jump blues singer from Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. He was an early p… read moreH-Bomb Ferguson (May 9, 1929 – November 26, 2006) was an American jump blues singer from Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. He was an early pioneer of the rock and roll sound of the mid 1950s, featuring driving rhythm, intensely shouted vo… read moreH-Bomb Ferguson (May 9, 1929 – November 26, 2006) was an American jump blues singer from Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. He was an early pioneer of the rock and roll sound of the mid 1950s, featuring driving rhythm, intensely shouted vocals, honking tenor saxophone solos, and outlandish personal… read more -
Little Johnny Taylor
11,795 listeners
Born: Feb 11, 1943 in Gregory, AR Died: May 17, 2002 in Conway, AR Styles: Northern Soul, Soul, Soul-Blues, Early R&B Biography Some fo… read moreBorn: Feb 11, 1943 in Gregory, AR Died: May 17, 2002 in Conway, AR Styles: Northern Soul, Soul, Soul-Blues, Early R&B Biography Some folks still get them mixed up, so to get it straight from the outset, Little Johnny Taylor was best … read moreBorn: Feb 11, 1943 in Gregory, AR Died: May 17, 2002 in Conway, AR Styles: Northern Soul, Soul, Soul-Blues, Early R&B Biography Some folks still get them mixed up, so to get it straight from the outset, Little Johnny Taylor was best known for his scorching slow blues smashes "Part Time L… read more -
John Brim
17,239 listeners
John Brim (April 10, 1922 — October 1, 2003) was a Chicago blues guitarist, songwriter and blues harp player. Brim picked up his early gui… read moreJohn Brim (April 10, 1922 — October 1, 2003) was a Chicago blues guitarist, songwriter and blues harp player. Brim picked up his early guitar licks from the gramophone records of Tampa Red and Big Bill Broonzy, before venturing first to… read moreJohn Brim (April 10, 1922 — October 1, 2003) was a Chicago blues guitarist, songwriter and blues harp player. Brim picked up his early guitar licks from the gramophone records of Tampa Red and Big Bill Broonzy, before venturing first to Indianapolis in 1941 and Chicago four years later. He met h… read more -
Smokey Hogg
7,966 listeners
Andrew 'Smokey' Hogg (January 27, 1914 - May 1, 1960) was an American blues musician. Hogg was born near Westconnie, Texas, Unite… read moreAndrew 'Smokey' Hogg (January 27, 1914 - May 1, 1960) was an American blues musician. Hogg was born near Westconnie, Texas, United States and grew up on the farm and was taught to play guitar by his father Frank Hogg. While sti… read moreAndrew 'Smokey' Hogg (January 27, 1914 - May 1, 1960) was an American blues musician. Hogg was born near Westconnie, Texas, United States and grew up on the farm and was taught to play guitar by his father Frank Hogg. While still in his teens he teamed up with a the slide guitarist and … read more -
Smokey Wilson
5,668 listeners
Smokey Wilson remains one of America's most precious and irreplaceable treasures, the "Bluesman". Born in Mississippi in 193… read moreSmokey Wilson remains one of America's most precious and irreplaceable treasures, the "Bluesman". Born in Mississippi in 1936, Robert Lee "Smokey" Wilson learned the blues at the feet of legends Elmore James, Jim… read moreSmokey Wilson remains one of America's most precious and irreplaceable treasures, the "Bluesman". Born in Mississippi in 1936, Robert Lee "Smokey" Wilson learned the blues at the feet of legends Elmore James, Jimmy Reed, Howlin' Wolf and B.B. King. As a child, Smokey… read more -
Buster Brown
17,448 listeners
Buster Brown is a name of at least two acts: 1) A blues and R&B singer (b. 15 Aug 1911, Cordele, GA, USA - d. 31 Jan 1976, New York), b… read moreBuster Brown is a name of at least two acts: 1) A blues and R&B singer (b. 15 Aug 1911, Cordele, GA, USA - d. 31 Jan 1976, New York), best known for his hit, Fannie Mae (aka Fanny Mae). Album releases include: "The New King of t… read moreBuster Brown is a name of at least two acts: 1) A blues and R&B singer (b. 15 Aug 1911, Cordele, GA, USA - d. 31 Jan 1976, New York), best known for his hit, Fannie Mae (aka Fanny Mae). Album releases include: "The New King of the Blues". In the 1930s and 1940s he played harmonica a… read more