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Roy Brown
American blues singer (d. 1981)
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. 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.
genres: rhythm and blues, blues, jump blues, rockabilly
plays: voice
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Early life and education
Brown was born in Kinder, Louisiana. Some sources report his birth date as September 10, 1925, but the researchers Bob Eagle and Eric LeBlanc gave the date as September 10, 1920, on the basis of information in the 1930 census and Social Security records, and stated that 1925 is incorrect. Media reports state that he was either 55 or 56 at the time of his death.
Brown was a fan of blues singer Wynonie Harris. When Harris appeared in town, Brown tried but failed to interest him in listening to "Good Rockin' Tonight". Brown then approached another blues singer, Cecil Gant, who was performing at another club in town. Brown introduced his song, and Gant had him sing it over the telephone to the president of De Luxe Records, Jules Braun, reportedly at 4:00 in the morning. Brown was signed to a recording contract immediately. He recorded the song in a jump blues style with a swing beat. It was released in 1948 and reached number 13 on the Billboard R&B chart. Ironically, Harris recorded a cover version of the song, and his version rose to the top of the Billboard R&B chart later in 1948. Presley also...
American rhythm & blues singer, songwriter and musician.
Born: September 10, 1925 in Kinder, Louisiana (USA)
Died: May 25, 1981 in San Fernando, California (USA)
Best known for the song "Good Rockin' Tonight", he was consistently on top of the R&B charts between 1947 & 1953.
Also known as: B. Brown, Braun, Brown, Brown Roy, J.T. Brown
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Liner notes
Roy Brown, the records, oldest first
Rockin' At Midnight
1954 ep
Roy Brown’s Greatest
2011 album
Records from MusicBrainz; covers from the Cover Art Archive.
