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Monday 24 August 2015

Tribute Mondays: Peatie Wheatstraw

Peetie Wheatstraw (December 21, 1902 – December 21, 1941)
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Peatie Wheatstraw was a Blues Singer, Pianist and Guitarist that recorded heavily during the Great Depression. He influenced many during his time and recorded 161 Songs. He was killed from injuries sustained in a car accident at aged 39 years old. Thanks for your contribution, Mr. Wheatsraw, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Four O'clock in the morning, You Can't Stop Me From Drinking Police station Blues and Tennessee peaches Blues (ft. Neck Bone)


Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peetie_Wheatstraw
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Bunch
BornDecember 21, 1902
Ripley, TennesseeUnited States, or Cotton Plant, Arkansas, United States
DiedDecember 21, 1941 (aged 39)
St Louis, Missouri, United States
GenresSt. Louis blues
InstrumentsPiano, guitar
Years active1930–1941

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