Born July 8, 1908, Brinkley, Arkansas;
died February 4, 1975, Los Angeles, California
The Father of the Rhythm & Blues came out of the blues world of Brinkley, Arkansas, to play in Chick Webb's swing band from 1932 to 1938; he played alto sax and participated in comedy routines.
He began recording for Decca in 1938 with his own Tympany Five
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