The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Monday 24 February 2014

Tribute Mondays: Noah Lewis

Noah Lewis (September 3, 1890 or 1895 – February 7, 1961)

Cannon's Jug Stompers with Noah Lewis on right

Noah Lewis was a pioneer of the Harmonica; playing two at the same time (one with his mouth and the other with his nose. He was a huge influence on Bands in the Jug Band Era; he died in poverty. Thank you for your contribution, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have sweet Monday: Mingle wood blues (Cannon's Jug Stompers) and Viola Lee blues

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_Lewis
Background information
Birth nameNoah Lewis
Born
Died
September 3,1890
February 7, 1961
OriginHenning, Tennessee U.S.
GenresBlues Jug Band
OccupationsHarmonica Player, Singer
Years active1908 - 1930
Labels
Associated Acts
Victor Records
Cannon Jug Stompers

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