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Amos Milburn

Amos Milburn
Milburn c. 1955
Milburn c. 1955
Background information
Born(1927-04-01)April 1, 1927
Houston, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 3, 1980(1980-01-03) (aged 52)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
GenresRhythm and blues, boogie-woogie, jump blues[1] Urban Blues
Occupation(s)Singer, pianist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active1946–1972
LabelsAladdin

Joseph Amos Milburn (April 1, 1927 – January 3, 1980) was an American R&B singer and pianist,[1] popular in the 1940s and 1950s. One commentator noted, "Milburn excelled at good-natured, upbeat romps about booze and partying, imbued with a vibrant sense of humour and double entendre, as well as vivid, down-home imagery in his lyrics."[1]

  1. ^ a b c Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music. Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. pp. 166–181. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.

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