| Birth: | Mar. 7, 1905 | | Death: | Apr. 29, 1935
Indianapolis
Marion County
Indiana, USA | 
Blues Musician. Born in Nashville, Tennessee, he was singer, songwriter and pianist whose laid-back, crooning technique was one of the most influential styles of the first half of the 20th century. In Chicago, his first record "How Long Blues" (1928), was marketed as vibrant black pop music and had a revolutionary effect on artist such as Nat king Cole and Ray Charles. Although his recording career was cut short by an early death, he left behind a large body of work in his blues recordings. His music has been covered by many notable artist to include Eric Clapton, Memphis Slim, The Rolling Stones, Jack Dupree and many more. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Search Amazon for Leroy Carr | | | Burial:
Floral Park Cemetery
Indianapolis
Marion County
Indiana, USA |
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Record added: Jan 01, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 2363 |
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