The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Tuesday 19 February 2019

Tribute Mondays: Jo Jo Adams

Joel Adams (c.1918 – February 27, 1988)

Jump Blues Singer and Comedian, Dancer and MC, Jo Jo Adams, worked in numerous Night Clubs and recorded for various Labels between the 1940's and 1950's. He is regarded for his stage performances and 55 inches long Coat tails. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Adams, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Drinkin' Blues (1947) with Tom Archia, Cabbage Head, I've got a crazy baby and Hucklebuck (1949)

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

Source 2: https://www.discogs.com/artist/2183326-Jo-Jo-Adams
Background information
Name: Joel Adams
Born: 1918 
Died: Feb 27, 1988
Origin: Alabama, US 
Years active: 1940's - 1950's 
Label: Hy-tone, Alladin, Aristocrat, Parrot 
Associated Acts: Tom Archia, Floyd Smith, Maxwell Davis, Memphis Slim, Terry Timmons, Joe Williams

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