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Wynonie Harris

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American blues singer (1915-1969)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1915 to 1969 · aged 53
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Wynonie Harris was an American blues shouter best remembered as a singer of upbeat songs, featuring humorous, often ribald lyrics. He had fifteen Top 10 hits between 1946 and 1952. Harris is attributed by many music scholars to be one of the founding fathers of rock and roll.

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Blues Hall of Fame

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Wynonie Harris was an American blues shouter best remembered as a singer of upbeat songs, featuring humorous, often ribald lyrics. He had fifteen Top 10 hits between 1946 and 1952. Harris is attributed by many music scholars to be one of the founding fathers of rock and roll. His "Good Rocking Tonight" is mentioned at least as a precursor to rock and roll.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1915 to 1969 · aged 53
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11 languages

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