Coleman, Burl b. May 20, 1896 d. June 28, 1950 Burl "Jaybird" Coleman, an outstanding blues harmonica, was born in Gainesville, Alabama. He learned to play the harmonica as a young boy, and he honed his skills as a musician while serving in the U.S. Army during World War I. After leaving the Army, he joined the Birmingham Jug Band and travelled with the "Rabbit Foot Minstrels" show. Coleman made his first recordings in 1927 on the Gennett, Silvertone, and Black Patti Record labels in Birmingham, Alabama. During the 1930's, he toured...[Read More] (Bio by: Adam Maroney) Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, Bessemer, Jefferson County, Alabama, USA
b. May 20, 1896 d. June 28, 1950