Thomas Dorsey was the Blues Artiste Georgia Tom and a member of the Duo, Hokum Boys, that released Bawdy Blues, before changing his way of life and becoming the Founding Father of Black Gospel music in America. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Peace in the Valley , Tight like that (with Tampa Red) , If you see my Savior and Take my hand , Precious Lord
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_A._Dorsey
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Thomas Andrew Dorsey |
| Also known as | Georgia Tom, Barrelhouse Tom, Texas Tommy |
| Born | July 1, 1899 Villa Rica, Georgia, United States[1] |
| Origin | Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Died | January 23, 1993 (aged 93) Chicago, United States |
| Genres | Gospel, blues |
| Instruments | Piano |
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