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Smiley Lewis
American musician (1913-1966) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 53
Overton Amos Lemons, known as Smiley Lewis, was an American New Orleans rhythm and blues singer and guitarist. The music journalist Tony Russell wrote that "Lewis was the unluckiest man in New Orleans.
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About this person
He hit on a formula for slow-rocking, small-band numbers like 'The Bells Are Ringing' and 'I Hear You Knocking' only to have Fats Domino come up behind him with similar music with a more ingratiating delivery. Lewis was practically drowned in Domino's backwash."
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1913 to 1966 · aged 53
