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Sunday 1 December 2013

Roosevelt Sykes

Roosevelt Sykes (January 31, 1906 – July 17, 1983)


   Blues Pianist and Singer, "The Honeydripper" Roosevelt Sykes, has released songs that became Blues Standards and influenced so many. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Driving wheel , Night time is the right time and 44 Blues

  

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roosevelt_Sykes
Background Information
Also known asThe Honeydripper
BornJanuary 31, 1906
Elmar, Arkansas, United States
DiedJuly 17, 1983 (aged 77)
New OrleansLouisiana, United States
GenresBluesboogie-woogie
OccupationsPianistsinger
InstrumentsPiano
Years active1920s–1983
LabelsVarious

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