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Monday 27 February 2017

Tribute Mondays: Alberta Adams

Alberta Adams (July 26, 1917 – December 25, 2014)

Detroit Blues, Jump  Blues, Chicago Blues Singer and Tap Dancer, Alberta Adams, started as a Tap Dancer in the 1940's and eventually moved on to being a vocalists for Bands and also on her own solo efforts. She worked until 2012 and died a few years later in  2016 at aged 97 years old. Thanks for your contribution Ms. Adams, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: I'm on the move, Say baby say (TJ Fowler Band), Tired of being alone and Blues mood

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta_Adams
Background information
Birth nameRoberta Louise Osborn
Also known asThe Queen of the Blues
BornJuly 26, 1917
Indianapolis, IndianaU.S.
DiedDecember 25, 2014(aged 97)
Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
GenresDetroit bluesjump blues,Chicago blues
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1930s
LabelsChess RecordsSavoy Records, Cannonball Records, Eastlawn Records
Associated actsThe Bluesettes, Tiny BradshawJohnnie Bassett

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