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Roy James Brown (September 10, 1920 [1] or 1925 [2] – 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. His original song and hit recording "Good Rockin' Tonight" has been covered by many artists including Wynonie Harris, Elvis Presley, Bruce ...
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. The Royal Air Force officially credited Brown with shooting down Manfred von Richthofen, the "Red Baron", although historians, doctors, and ballistics experts consider it all but certain that Richthofen was actually killed by a machine gunner ...
Jan 19, 2010 · Enjoy the original version of Good Rockin' Tonight, a classic R&B song written and performed by Roy Brown in 1947. This song influenced many rock and roll artists, such as Elvis Presley, who ...
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Jul 15, 2019 · Roy Brown was wrongfully convicted of killing a social worker in 1992 and spent 15 years in prison. He was released in 2007 after DNA evidence proved his innocence and identified Barry Bench as the real killer.
Roy Brown was a jump-blues singer who influenced rock & roll in the 1940s. Learn about his life, career, and music on AllMusic, a comprehensive online music database.
One Of Our Series On Overlooked ArtistsRoy Brown (1920-1981) was a very influential R&B singer in the late 1940's and early 1950's. His career started to fal...
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Roy Brown was a New Orleans-based R&B artist who wrote and recorded 'Good Rockin' Tonight' in 1947, a song that influenced many Rock'n'Roll stars. He had several hits in the early 50s, but faced legal and tax troubles that hampered his career.
