Smiley Lewis was the fore runner to Fats Domino; he died without accomplishing a high level of fame, meanwhile songs he recorded became smash hits for others. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Lewis, you are appreciated; please take a listen here and have an energy filled Monday: Blue Monday , I hear you knocking , Turn on your volume , Tee nah nah , Shame, shame, shame , Please listen to me , (I love you) for sentimental reasons and The bells are ringing
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smiley_Lewis
| Background Information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Overton Amos Lemons |
| Born | July 5, 1913 |
| Origin | DeQuincy, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 7, 1966 (aged 53) |
| Genres | Blues, New Orleans |
| Occupations | musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1940s-1960s |
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