Luckey Roberts
American pianist and composer (1887-1968) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 80
Charles Luckyth Roberts, better known as Luckey Roberts, was an American composer and stride pianist who worked in the jazz, ragtime, and blues styles. Roberts performed as musician, band/orchestra conductor, and dancer. He taught music and dance.
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"The Junk Man Rag" by C. Luckyth "Luckey" Roberts was a popular ragtime piece in the early 1900s.
Named for one of his favorite dishes, Luckey Roberts published "Pork and Beans" on June 24, 1913, and recorded the work in May 1946.
1917 sheet music cover for "Billy Boy"
Sheet music cover for "Railroad Blues", a song composed by C. Luckeyth Roberts with lyrics by Howard Washington and Haven Gillespie, edited by Roy Bargy, published by Van Alstyne and Curtis, Chicago (1920).
Sheet music cover for the musical My Magnolia with lyrics by Alex C. Rogers and music by C. Luckey Roberts) published by Rogers & Roberts in 1926
Sheet music back cover to "Magnolia" from the musical My Magnolia (Lyrics by Alex C. Rogers and Music by C. Luckey Roberts) published by Rogers & Roberts in 1926.About this person
He also owned a restaurant and bar in New York City and in Washington, D.C. Luckey Roberts noted compositions include "Junk Man Rag", "Moonlight Cocktail", "Pork and Beans" (1913), and "Railroad Blues".
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1968 · aged 80
