Washboard Sam
Washboard Sam
Artist Information
Genres: Acoustic Chicago Blues, Vaudeville Blues, Prewar Country Blues
Active: 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's
Born: July 15, 1910 in Walnut Ridge, AR
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Biography
A popular hokum blues artist, Washboard Sam recorded hundreds of records in the late '30s and '40s, usually with singer/guitarist Big Bill Broonzy. Out of all the washboard players of the era, Sam was the most popular, which was due not only to his to his washboard talent, but also his skills as a songwriter, as well as his strong voice.
Discography
Release: June 13, 2008
Label: Acrobat
Release: June 5, 2001
Label: Classic Blues
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