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Friday 1 August 2014

Roy Milton

Roy Milton (July 31, 1907 – September 18, 1983) 

"The Grandfather of R&B", Roy Milton, worked extensively as a Singer, Drummer and Bandleader. His career spanned over 50 years from the 1920's to the 1970's. Please take a listen here and enjoy your Weekend: Milton's Boogie, Hop, skip and jump, Best wishes, Information blues and R. M. Blues

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Milton
Background information
Birth nameRoy Milton
BornJuly 31, 1907
Wynnewood, Oklahoma,United States
DiedSeptember 18, 1983(aged 76)
Los AngelesCalifornia, United States
GenresR&Bjump blues[1]
OccupationsSingerdrummer,bandleader
InstrumentsDrums
Years active1920s—1970s
LabelsJuke BoxSpecialty,WarwickKent, Black & Blue
Associated actsErnie Fields
Camille Howard
Johnny Otis

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