Leroy Carr

Leroy Carr (March 27, 1905 – April 29, 1935)

Blues Singer/Songwriter and Pianist, Leroy Carr, developed the singing technique that influenced, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and others. He also inspired Artist with his  piano compositions and his songs have been covered by many  (Robert Johnson, Eric Clapton, Memphis Slim and others). His alcoholic past gave him Nephritis (inflammation of the kidney) and he died aged 30 years old. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Hurry down sunshine, Midnight hour blues and How long how  long blues.

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

Background information
Born	March 27, 1905 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Died	April 29, 1935 (aged 30) Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Genres	Blues
Instruments	Piano