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Percy Strother
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Percy Strother was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1946 and started singing at the age of nine. Al¬ready during the work in the fields hi… read morePercy Strother was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1946 and started singing at the age of nine. Al¬ready during the work in the fields his talents were recognised by the people around him; "just sing son, we'll pick the cotto… read morePercy Strother was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi in 1946 and started singing at the age of nine. Al¬ready during the work in the fields his talents were recognised by the people around him; "just sing son, we'll pick the cotton". In the sixties he moved north and by the way of Wis… read more
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Burton Gaar
455 listeners
Born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Burton Gaar began his professional musical career in 1959 at the age of 16 playing bass guitar behind the l… read moreBorn in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Burton Gaar began his professional musical career in 1959 at the age of 16 playing bass guitar behind the legendary Louisiana bluesman Slim Harpo. Throughout the 1960's, his association with the Boogi… read moreBorn in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Burton Gaar began his professional musical career in 1959 at the age of 16 playing bass guitar behind the legendary Louisiana bluesman Slim Harpo. Throughout the 1960's, his association with the Boogie Kings, one of the South's most popular R&B acts a… read more
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Grady Champion
1,981 listeners
Guitarist, singer, harmonica player and songwriter Grady Champion has been compared to Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin' Wolf, Lionel Ritc… read moreGuitarist, singer, harmonica player and songwriter Grady Champion has been compared to Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin' Wolf, Lionel Ritchie and Smokie Robinson. He has released two very impressive recordings, in 1999 and 2001 for Shan… read moreGuitarist, singer, harmonica player and songwriter Grady Champion has been compared to Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin' Wolf, Lionel Ritchie and Smokie Robinson. He has released two very impressive recordings, in 1999 and 2001 for Shanachie Records. Both his debut, "Payin' For My Sin… read more
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Johnnie Bassett
1,811 listeners
Born in Florida, where his father was a bootlegger during prohibition, Johnnie was surrounded by music. His mother, sisters and aunts took … read moreBorn in Florida, where his father was a bootlegger during prohibition, Johnnie was surrounded by music. His mother, sisters and aunts took him to church and surrounded him with gospel spirituals. But in the summer he'd head out to h… read moreBorn in Florida, where his father was a bootlegger during prohibition, Johnnie was surrounded by music. His mother, sisters and aunts took him to church and surrounded him with gospel spirituals. But in the summer he'd head out to his grandmother's famous fish fries, where the likes of … read more
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Smokey Wilson
5,818 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
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Eddie C. Campbell
5,317 listeners
Eddie C. Campbell (May 6, 1939 – November 20, 2018) was an American blues guitarist and singer in the Chicago blues scene. Born in Mississi… read moreEddie C. Campbell (May 6, 1939 – November 20, 2018) was an American blues guitarist and singer in the Chicago blues scene. Born in Mississippi in 1939 and raised on Chicago’s tough South Side, during his career Campbell played with nearl… read moreEddie C. Campbell (May 6, 1939 – November 20, 2018) was an American blues guitarist and singer in the Chicago blues scene. Born in Mississippi in 1939 and raised on Chicago’s tough South Side, during his career Campbell played with nearly every seminal figure who defines Chicago Blues. With irres… read more
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Earl Gaines
3,827 listeners
Earl Gaines (August 19, 1935 – December 31, 2009) was an American rhythm & blues singer. Born in Decatur, Alabama, he sang lead vocals … read moreEarl Gaines (August 19, 1935 – December 31, 2009) was an American rhythm & blues singer. Born in Decatur, Alabama, he sang lead vocals on the hit single "It's Love Baby (24 Hours a Day)", accredited to Louis Brooks and… read moreEarl Gaines (August 19, 1935 – December 31, 2009) was an American rhythm & blues singer. Born in Decatur, Alabama, he sang lead vocals on the hit single "It's Love Baby (24 Hours a Day)", accredited to Louis Brooks and his Hi-Toppers, before undertaking a low-key solo career. I… read more
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Sir Charles Jones
11,339 listeners
Sir Charles Jones is an American Soul and Contemporary Blues singer-songwriter and producer. Since his year 2000 debut, he has released sev… read moreSir Charles Jones is an American Soul and Contemporary Blues singer-songwriter and producer. Since his year 2000 debut, he has released seven albums to date. View wikiSir Charles Jones is an American Soul and Contemporary Blues singer-songwriter and producer. Since his year 2000 debut, he has released seven albums to date. View wiki
