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Gus Jenkins
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Gus Jenkins (March 24, 1931, Birmingham, Alabama, USA - December 22, 1985, Los Angeles, USA) was an American blues pianist and singer. He c… read moreGus Jenkins (March 24, 1931, Birmingham, Alabama, USA - December 22, 1985, Los Angeles, USA) was an American blues pianist and singer. He converted to Islam and assumed the name Jaarone Pharoah. View wikiGus Jenkins (March 24, 1931, Birmingham, Alabama, USA - December 22, 1985, Los Angeles, USA) was an American blues pianist and singer. He converted to Islam and assumed the name Jaarone Pharoah. View wiki
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Andrew Tibbs
5,927 listeners
Tibbs was born Melvin Andrew Grayson, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. As a boy he sang in Baptist choirs in Chicago, directed by Mahalia … read moreTibbs was born Melvin Andrew Grayson, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. As a boy he sang in Baptist choirs in Chicago, directed by Mahalia Jackson and Dinah Washington. He was influenced by Ivory Joe Hunter and Arnold "Gatemouth&quo… read moreTibbs was born Melvin Andrew Grayson, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. As a boy he sang in Baptist choirs in Chicago, directed by Mahalia Jackson and Dinah Washington. He was influenced by Ivory Joe Hunter and Arnold "Gatemouth" Moore. From 1947 to 1949, Tibbs originally recorded for A… read more
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Forest City Joe
5,878 listeners
* Born: July 10, 1926, Hughes, AR * Died: April 03, 1960 * Active: '40s, '50s * Genres: Blues * Instrument: Harmo… read more* Born: July 10, 1926, Hughes, AR * Died: April 03, 1960 * Active: '40s, '50s * Genres: Blues * Instrument: Harmonica Biography: Blues harpist Forest City Joe was heavily influenced by John Lee "Sonny Boy&q… read more* Born: July 10, 1926, Hughes, AR * Died: April 03, 1960 * Active: '40s, '50s * Genres: Blues * Instrument: Harmonica Biography: Blues harpist Forest City Joe was heavily influenced by John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson. He not only played like him, but sang like … read more
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Little Junior's Blue Flames
14,259 listeners
Junior Parker, also known as Little Junior Parker or "Mr Blues" (May 27, 1932 – November 18, 1971) was a successful and influent… read moreJunior Parker, also known as Little Junior Parker or "Mr Blues" (May 27, 1932 – November 18, 1971) was a successful and influential Memphis blues singer and musician. He is best remembered for his unique voice which has been d… read moreJunior Parker, also known as Little Junior Parker or "Mr Blues" (May 27, 1932 – November 18, 1971) was a successful and influential Memphis blues singer and musician. He is best remembered for his unique voice which has been described as "honeyed," and "velvet-smooth&quo… read more
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Laura Rucker
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Jazz and blues singer and pianist (though never on record), who first recorded for Paramount in 1931, made two titles for Vocalion in 1935 … read moreJazz and blues singer and pianist (though never on record), who first recorded for Paramount in 1931, made two titles for Vocalion in 1935 (only one issued and much later), two more for Decca in 1936, and a last session for Aristocrat/Chess in 1949. View wikiJazz and blues singer and pianist (though never on record), who first recorded for Paramount in 1931, made two titles for Vocalion in 1935 (only one issued and much later), two more for Decca in 1936, and a last session for Aristocrat/Chess in 1949. View wiki
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Detroit Jr.
3,079 listeners
Emery "Detroit Junior", "Detroit Jr" Williams was long time piano player for the late great Howlin' Wolf. Detroit … read moreEmery "Detroit Junior", "Detroit Jr" Williams was long time piano player for the late great Howlin' Wolf. Detroit wrote songs covered by Albert King, Koko Taylor and so many others. "Call My Job" was a … read moreEmery "Detroit Junior", "Detroit Jr" Williams was long time piano player for the late great Howlin' Wolf. Detroit wrote songs covered by Albert King, Koko Taylor and so many others. "Call My Job" was a favorite of the working man. Detroit summed up the working m… read more
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Baby Face Leroy
3,020 listeners
"Baby Face" Leroy Foster (February 1, 1923 - May 26, 1958) was an American blues singer, drummer and guitarist, active in Chicago… read more"Baby Face" Leroy Foster (February 1, 1923 - May 26, 1958) was an American blues singer, drummer and guitarist, active in Chicago from the mid 1940s until the late 1950s. He was a significant figure in the development of the p… read more"Baby Face" Leroy Foster (February 1, 1923 - May 26, 1958) was an American blues singer, drummer and guitarist, active in Chicago from the mid 1940s until the late 1950s. He was a significant figure in the development of the post-war electric Chicago blues sound, most notably as a memb… read more
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Little Joe Blue
4,956 listeners
Little Joe Blue (September 23, 1934 — April 22, 1990) was an American blues singer, and guitarist. Born Joseph Valery, Jr. in Vicksburg, Mi… read moreLittle Joe Blue (September 23, 1934 — April 22, 1990) was an American blues singer, and guitarist. Born Joseph Valery, Jr. in Vicksburg, Mississippi, his music were heavily influenced by the work of Louis Jordan, Joe Liggins, and B. B. K… read moreLittle Joe Blue (September 23, 1934 — April 22, 1990) was an American blues singer, and guitarist. Born Joseph Valery, Jr. in Vicksburg, Mississippi, his music were heavily influenced by the work of Louis Jordan, Joe Liggins, and B. B. King. He played at the San Francisco Blues Festival in 1974, … read more
