Tribute Mondays: Barbecue Bob

Robert Hicks (September 11, 1902 – October 21, 1931)

Pledmont Blues Singer and Guitarist, Barbecue Bob, wrote and recorded commercially successful Records in the 1920's. He influenced many Blues Musicians of his day. He died at aged 29 years old from Tuberculosis and Pneumonia. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Hicks, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Barbecue Blues, Mississippi heavy water blues, It won't be long now ft. Laughing Charley, We sure got hard times now, Poor boy long ways from home, Motherless child blues and Jesus Blood can make me whole

Source:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbecue_Bob

Background information
Birth name	Robert Hicks
Also known as	Barbecue Bob
Born	September 11, 1902 Walnut Grove, Georgia, United States
Origin	Walnut Grove, Georgia, United States
Died	October 21, 1931 (aged 29) Lithonia, Georgia
Genres	Piedmont blues, Country blues
Instruments	Guitar, Vocals
Years active	1920s–1931
Associated acts	Curley Weaver
Notable instruments
Twelve string guitar