Alexander, Alger b. September 12, 1900 d. April 16, 1954 Musician. Known as "Texas" Alexander, he was one of the most important blues singers of the 1920s to the mid 1950s. Born in the Brazos River area of Texas, his career began by singing at a number of different functions ranging from fish fries to county fairs. In the late 1920s, he journeyed to New York City, New York where he recorded for the OKeh Record label with the King Oliver Band. He later returned to Texas where he...[Read More] Longstreet Cemetery, Grimes County, Texas, USA
b. September 12, 1900 d. April 16, 1954