Tribute Mondays: Rosco Gordon

Rosco N. Gordon III (April 10, 1928 – July 11, 2002)

Blues Pianist, Singer and Songwriter, Rosco Gordon, was a pioneer of the Memphis Blues style. His piano playing style called "The Rosco Rhythm" influenced the Jamaican Pianist, Theophilus Beckford and in turn Reggae music. He left the industry in 1962 and went into the Laundry business. He died in 2002; thanks for your contribution Mr. Gordon, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Just a little bit and Booted

Source 1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosco_Gordon

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/888808-Rosco-Gordon

Background information
Birth name	Rosco N. Gordon III
Born	April 10, 1928 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died	July 11, 2002(aged 74) Queens, New York City
Genres	Blues   rhythm and blues
Occupation(s)	Musician   singer   songwriter
Instruments	Piano
Years active	1950–2002
Labels	Sun   Chess  RPMVee-Jay