by Bman | Apr 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Frankie Lee Sims (April 30, 1917, New Orleans, Louisiana β May 10, 1970, Dallas, Texas) was an American singer-songwriter and electric blues guitarist. He released nine singles during his career, one of which, "Lucy Mae Blues" (1953) was a regional hit. Two...
by Bman | Apr 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
James Rivers was born in 1938 in New Orleans. In the late 1950s he was a member of Huey Smithβs band the Clowns, and went on to play in numerous sessions including hits by Al Johnson and Earl King. He recorded under his own name a lot in the 1960s and 70s on a variety...
by Bman | Apr 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Little Sonny Jones (April 15, 1931 β December 17, 1989) was an American New Orleans blues singer and songwriter. Over his lengthy career, Jones worked with various blues musicians, most notably Fats Domino.He is not to be confused with fellow blues musicians, Little...
by Bman | Apr 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
Bessie Griffin (July 6, 1922 β April 10, 1989) was an African American gospel singer.Born Arlette B. Broil in New Orleans, Louisiana, she was steeped in church music as a child. She sang for a while with the Southern Harps, had her own radio show in New Orleans, and...
by Bman | Apr 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
"Sweet Emma" Barrett (March 25, 1897, New Orleans, Louisiana β January 28, 1983) was a self-taught jazz pianist and singer who worked with the Original Tuxedo Orchestra between 1923 and 1936, first under Papa Celestin, then William Ridgely. Also active with Armand...
