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Monday 6 February 2017

Tribute Mondays: Cripple Clarence Lofton

Clarence Lofton (March 28, 1887,  1896 or 1897 – January 9, 1957)


Boogie Woogie Pianist and Singer, Cripple Clarence Lofton had a memorable stage presence and recorded regarded Boogie Woogie pieces that influenced many. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Lofton, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Pitchin' boogie, Strut that thing, Streamline train, Monkey man blues and I don't know

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cripple_Clarence_Lofton
Background information
Birth nameAlbert or Clarence Clemens
BornMarch 28, 1887 or 1897
Kingsport or Burns, TennesseeUnited States
DiedJanuary 9, 1957 (age 59-69)
Chicago, Illinois, United States[1]
GenresBluesboogie-woogie,twelve-bar blues
Occupation(s)Musiciansongwritertap dancer
InstrumentsVocalspiano
LabelsVocalion Records,[2]Document Records
Associated actsBig Bill Broonzy

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