Little Walter
Little Walter Jacobs, commonly known as Little Walter, was one of the most influential harmonica players and blues musicians of his time. He revolutionized the …
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Pine Top Perkins – Legendary Blues Pianist
Joe Willie “Pinetop” Perkins, a legendary blues pianist, was born on a plantation seven miles southeast of Belzoni on July 7, 1913. Throughout his career, …
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Elizabeth Cotten
An American folk and blues singer, Elizabeth “Libba” Cotten (born Elizabeth Nevills; January 5, 1893 – June 29, 1987) was a renowned figure in her …
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Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Sister Rosetta Tharpe is widely considered to be one of the best Sanctified gospel singers of all time; a vivacious performer whose music often dabbled …
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Lonnie Johnson
Alonzo “Lonnie” Johnson (February 8, 1899 – June 16, 1970) When a guitarist nowadays plays a solo in the blues, jazz, or rock genres, he …
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Big Joe Williams
Big Joe Williams Big Joe Williams was the most obstinate person to hold a guitar and walk the world. At the same time, he was …
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Big Bill Broonzy
Big Bill Broonzy Blues musician, vocalist, and guitarist Big Bill Broonzy was born on June 26, 1893, and died on August 15, 1958. In the …
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Tampa Red
Tampa Red Tampa Red was born Hudson Woodbridge but raised as Hudson Whittaker. He was a significant figure in American music from January 8, 1904, …
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