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Big Bill Broonzy
Real Name:
William Lee Conley Broonzy
Profile:
Born on June 26, 1883 in Scott County, Mississippi.
Died on August 15, 1958.
In the 1930’s Broonzy became known as one of the major artist on the Chicago Blues scene. During this time he performed with other top blues artists in Chicago such as l Memphis Minnie, Tampa Red, Jazz Gillum, Lonnie Johnson, and John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson.
In 1938, Broonzy performed at John Hammond’s famous Spiritual and Swing concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City. This was the first time that he had ever performed in front of a white audience. After the concert, people start calling him “Big Bill” Broonzy.
He was one of the best known blues players and recorded over 260 blues songs, including Feelin’ Low Down, Remember Big Bill, Make Me Getaway, and Big Bill Broonzy Sings Country Blues. His recording career spanned five long decades, as he traveled from Mississippi to Chicago and even to Europe, where he became well-known.
He died of throat cancer in 1958.
In 1980, he was inducted into the Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame.
Died on August 15, 1958.
In the 1930’s Broonzy became known as one of the major artist on the Chicago Blues scene. During this time he performed with other top blues artists in Chicago such as l Memphis Minnie, Tampa Red, Jazz Gillum, Lonnie Johnson, and John Lee “Sonny Boy” Williamson.
In 1938, Broonzy performed at John Hammond’s famous Spiritual and Swing concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City. This was the first time that he had ever performed in front of a white audience. After the concert, people start calling him “Big Bill” Broonzy.
He was one of the best known blues players and recorded over 260 blues songs, including Feelin’ Low Down, Remember Big Bill, Make Me Getaway, and Big Bill Broonzy Sings Country Blues. His recording career spanned five long decades, as he traveled from Mississippi to Chicago and even to Europe, where he became well-known.
He died of throat cancer in 1958.
In 1980, he was inducted into the Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame.
Aliases:
In Groups:
Big Bill & His Jug Busters,
Big Bill & His Orchestra,
Big Bill And His Rhythm Band,
Big Bill And Thomps,
Chicago Black Swans,
Famous Hokum Boys,
Hokum Boys, The (2),
Hokum Boys, The (4),
Midnight Ramblers,
State Street Boys (2)
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