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Robert Johnson was one of the originals. He met with the voodoo god, Legba, at the crossroads and made a deal with him in order to receive his musical gift; although its been said that he sold his soul to the devil. He died penniless and broke but is considered one of the forefathers of Rock n' Roll.
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Who was the first black female vocalist to record blues?
Mamie Smith.
What was the name of Bessie Smiths first record?
Bunches! Too many to mention. She was the most popular female blues artist of the 1920's. Look up a discography of Bessie. Her first record was a huge smash success, "Downhearted Blues".
Whats the world record longest blues jam?
The world record for the longest blues jam is Blues-A-Thon in Williamsport, PA. Every year they try to surpass their last world record for jamming.
Who recorded the first vocal blue song?
Mamie Smith in 1920 Mamie Smith was the first black woman to record a vocal blues song. But several vocal blues recordings were made before her historic recording in 1920. The first vocal blues recording was made by Morton Harvey with the Victor Military Band in 1914. The song recorded was W.C. Handy's Memphis Blues.
Who was the first black female artist to record the blues?
Most music historians believe it was Mamie Smith. Mamie sang with her band, the Jazz Hounds; and in 1920, she recorded the song "Crazy Blues" for the Okeh record label.
What are the first names of the Blues Brothers?
The first names of the Blues Brothers are Jake Blues and Elwood Blues.
Did Michael franks record white boy lost in the blues?
No, American singer-songwriter Michael Franks did not record a song titled "White Boy Lost in the Blues."
Was Chess records was one of the first companies to record early rhythm and blues artists in Chicago ill?
They were the biggest in Chicago, but not the first. Look into Miracle or Hy-Tone.
Which movie holds the record for crashing police cars?
The Blues Brothers once held the record for crashing the most police cars in a movie at approximately 30. The record was eventually broken by Blues Brothers 2000.......suebe
When was the blues first heard?
The blues were first heard in the 1900's.
Did Black Oak Arkansas record Singin the Blues?
YES
Cindy has a collection of 80 records If 40 percent of her records are jazz records and the rest are blues records how many blues records does she have?
40% of record out of 80 so (40/100)*80=32 blues record=80-32 =48
