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Monday, 4 April 2016

Tribute Mondays: Freddie Spruell

Freddie Spruell (Dec. 28, 1893 – June 19, 1956)


Delta Blues and Country Blues, Singer/Songwriter an Guitarist, Freddie Spruell, is credited as the first Delta Blues recording Artist. He released popular secular music up to the 1940's and then became a Baptist Preacher. Thanks for your contribution, Mr. Spruell, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Milk cow blues ( Papa Freddie), Muddy Water Blues, Way back home, Tom cat blues and Let's go riding

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_Spruell
Background Information
Also known asPapa Freddie, Mr. Freddie
BornDecember 28, 1893
Lake Providence, Louisiana,United States
DiedJune 19, 1956 (aged 62)
ChicagoIllinois, United States
GenresDelta bluescountry blues
Occupation(s)Guitaristsingersongwriter
InstrumentsGuitarvocals
Years active1920s–1940s
LabelsOkehBluebirdParamount

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