Tribute Mondays: Lucille Hegamin

Lucille Nelson Hegamin (Nov. 29, 1894 – Mar. 1, 1970)

Blues Singer and Entertainer, Lucille Hegamin, worked between 1910 and 1934, and then again between 1961 and 1962, after returning from working as a Nurse. She began touring in Minstrel shows at aged 15 and worked in Cabaret for a while. She was the second African-American Blues Singer to Record in 1920 and continued on recording numerous singles. She died in 1970; thanks for your contribution Mrs. Hegamin, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Arkansas Blues, Jazz me Blues and St. Louis Blues

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucille_Hegamin

Background information
Birth name	Lucille Nelson
Born	November 29, 1894 Macon, Georgia,United States
Died	March 1, 1970(aged 75) New York, United States
Genres	Classic female blues
Occupation(s)	Singer, entertainer
Years active	1910–1934; 1961–1962

Tribute Mondays: Floyd Jones

Floyd Jones (July 21, 1917 - December 19, 1989)

Blues Bass Guitarist, Singer and Guitarist, Floyd Jones, was one of the major Artist behind the post world war ll  Chicago Blues revival. His brand of Electric Blues were copied by Groups such as Canned Heat. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Jones, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Monday: Dark Road, Rising wind, On the road again, Hard times, Keep what you got, Schooldays and Stockyard Blues

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floyd_Jones

Background Information
Born	July 21, 1917 Marianna, Arkansas, United States
Died	December 19, 1989(aged 72) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Blues
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, bass guitar
Years active	1930s–1980s
Associated acts	Snooky Pryor, Moody Jones

Blues Singers: Freddie King

Freddie King (September 3, 1934 – December 28, 1976)

Texas and West Side, Chicago Blues Genres Guitarist and Singer, Freddie King, had influence on the techniques of Eric Clapton and others. He had his bulk of hits in the 1960's and the 1970's. Touring for up to 300 days a year and bad dieting habits led to his death at aged 42 years old. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Have you loved a woman, Country boy ft. Margaret Whitfield, going down and Hide away

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_King

Background information
Birth name	Fred King
Born	September 3, 1934 Gilmer, Texas, United States
Died	December 28, 1976 (aged 42) Dallas, Texas, United States
Genres	Electric blues, blues-rock,funk
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer-songwriter
Instruments	Guitar, vocals
Years active	1952–1976
Associated acts	Robert Lockwood, Jr., Sonny Thompson, Bill Willis, King Curtis, Leon Russell, Carl Radle, Eric Clapton, Jamie Oldaker, Tom Dowd, Mike Vernon, Steve Ferrone, Bobby Tench, P.P. Arnold, Jimmie Vaughan, Peter Green, Edd Lively
Website	The official Freddie King site
Notable instruments
Gibson Les Paul guitar Gibson ES-345

Blues Singers: Laura Smith

Laura Smith (unknown – February 1932) 

Classic Female Blues and Country Blues Singer, Laura Smith, were among the early stars of the Blues Genre. She recorded thirty five songs before dying from the effects of hypertension. There are no records of her Birth Date. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Lonesome refugee, The Mississippi Blues, Gonna put you in jail and Don't leave me here

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Smith_(blues_singer)

Background Information
Born	Unknown probably Indianapolis, United States
Died	February 1932 Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Classic female blues, country blues[1]
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1924–1927 (recording career)
Labels	Okeh, Victor
Associated acts	Clarence Williams, Perry Bradford

Tribute Mondays: Lucille Bogan

Lucille Bogan (April 1, 1897 – August 10, 1948)

Source: https://www.discogs.com/artist/521048-Lucille-Bogan

Blues Singer, Lucille Bogan, recorded many Blues recordings; sometimes listed as Bessie Jackson. Thanks for your contribution Miss Bogan, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Sloppy Drunk Blues

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucille_Bogan

Background information
Birth name	Lucille Anderson
Also known as	Bessie Jackson
Born	April 1, 1897 Amory, Mississippi, U.S.
Died	August 10, 1948 (aged 51) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Delta blues, country blues
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1923–1935