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Big Bill Broonzy (born Lee Conley Bradley; June 26, 1893 or 1903 – August 14, 1958) was an American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His career began in the 1920s, when he played country music to mostly African-American audiences.
Big Bill Broonzy, American blues singer and guitarist who represented a tradition of itinerant folk blues. He began as a guitar player and later sang, becoming a top-selling blues recording artist by 1940. His songs included ‘Key to the Highway,’ ‘All by Myself,’ and ‘Black, Brown and White.’
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Nov 16, 2023 · William ‘Big Bill’ Broonzy picked up a guitar in Chicago around 1920, and became the first of the original blues masters to tour Europe. His powerful voice and unique country-blues guitar style would shape the future of the genre in the US and the UK
- Denny Ilett
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Jun 26, 2023 · Learn about Big Bill Broonzy, a prolific and influential blues singer and guitarist who bridged the gap between country and electric blues. He mentored Muddy Waters, recorded for various labels, and left a legacy of songs and stories.
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Jun 24, 2011 · Big Bill Broonzy was one of America's most popular blues musicians — a father figure to many blues legends and an acknowledged influence on rockers such as Eric Clapton and Pete...
A tribute page to Big Bill Broonzy - the greatest of all the blues singers. Includes soundclips and bio details.
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