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Roy James Brown (September 10, 1920 or 1925 – May 25, 1981) was an American blues singer who had a significant influence on the early development of rock and roll and the direction of R&B.
Arthur Roy Brown, DSC & Bar (23 December 1893 – 9 March 1944) was a Canadian flying ace of the First World War, credited with ten aerial victories.
Jul 15, 2019 · SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A man wrongfully convicted of killing a Cayuga County social worker has passed away 12 years after proving his innocence. Roy Brown, 58, died in Florida last week, CNYCentral has...
Roy Brown Ramírez [note 1] (born July 18, 1945 in Orlando, Florida) is a Puerto Rican musician and singer. [1] Early years. Brown's father was an American naval officer and his mother a native of Puerto Rico. Brown was raised during turbulent times in the United States.
Sep 26, 2023 · Roy Brown’s music can be characterized by its soulful and emotive nature. His powerful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and infectious melodies create a captivating blend of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and blues. Brown’s unique style and versatility set him apart as a true musical icon.
Jan 19, 2010 · Roy Brown - Good Rockin' Tonight 1947. TheBluesfan12. 20.9K subscribers. Subscribed. 9.2K. 1.6M views 14 years ago.
Jan 25, 2014 · Rock and roll revolutionary Roy Brown broke paved the way for Presley, Plant The Doors, The Boss, The King and The Killer all put their stamp on ‘Good Rockin’ Tonight.’ And they all owe a debt to Roy Brown, the R&B artist who wrote and recorded the rock and roll classic way back in 1947.
Aug 8, 2022 · So does Roy Brown. Brown was born in 1925 (some sources say 1920) and performed a unique style of jump blues that combined swing, jazz, and gospel. He was also a songwriter and composed “Good Rocking Tonight,” the much-covered 1947 jump-blues number that anticipated rock and roll.
The very first rock artist and one of its most influential artists overall, not just for setting the entire genre into motion with his debut in September 1947 but also for his multiple stylistic precedents that quickly took root and defined rock ‘n’ roll going forward. Born in New Orleans in 1925, Brown was steeped in gospel as a child but ...
ROY BROWN. There is an on-going debate about the origins of Rock'n'Roll, but there is little doubt that it sounded very much like the R&B that Roy Brown was producing in New Orleans around 1950. His powerful, emotional Gospel style vocals, with melismatic swoops, shrieks and bellowing choruses, influenced the singing of generations of Rockers ...
