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Monday 16 June 2014

Tribute Mondays: Alger "Texas" Alexander

Alger "Texas" Alexander (September 12, 1900 – April 18, 1954) 

Blues Singer, Alger "Texas" Alexander, was a highly regarded Singer that had wide popularity from the 1920's to the 1950's. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Alexander, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Frost Texas Tornado Blues, and House of the rising sun


Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alger_%22Texas%22_Alexander
Background Information
Birth nameAlgernon Alexander
BornSeptember 12, 1900
Jewett, TexasUnited States
DiedApril 18, 1954 (aged 53)
Richards, Texas, United States
GenresCountry bluesTexas bluesblues
InstrumentsVocalsguitar
Years active1927–1950
Associated actsLonnie JohnsonBlind Lemon JeffersonLightnin' Hopkins

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