Roy Brown
American blues singer (died 1981) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Lived 1920 to 1981 · aged 60
Roy James Brown was an American blues singer who had a significant influence on the early development of rock and roll and the direction of R&B.
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His original song and hit recording "Good Rockin' Tonight" has been covered by many artists including Wynonie Harris, Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Joe Ely, Ricky Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Pat Boone, James Brown, the Doors, the Treniers, and the rock group Montrose. Brown was one of the first popular R&B singers to perform songs with a gospel-steeped delivery, which was then considered taboo by many churches. In addition, his melismatic, pleading vocal style influenced notable artists such as Elvis Presley, B. B. King, Bobby Bland, Jackie Wilson, James Brown and Little Richard.
