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Monday, 28 August 2017

Tribute Mondays: Blind John Davis

Blind John Davis (Dec. 7, 1913 – October 12, 1985)

Blues, Jazz and Boogie Woogie Pianist and Singer, Blind John Davis, lost his sight at aged 9 years old. He accompanied many Artists and released his own efforts. A 1955 house fire killed his wife and destroyed 1700 records from his collection; he died in 1985. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Davis, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: No mail today and Everyday I have the blues

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blind_John_Davis
Background Information
Birth nameJohn Henry Davis
BornDecember 7, 1913
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States
DiedOctober 12, 1985(aged 71)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
GenresBluesjazzboogie-woogie
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsPiano, vocals
Years active1933–1985
LabelsVocalionDisques Vogue,Riverside, Happy Bird, Christi, Oldie Blues, Sirens, L&R, Red Beans
Associated actsJohnny Lee's Music Masters

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