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Mar 23, 2010 · Smiley Lewis Rocks by Smiley Lewis released in 2010. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Genres. Blues, New Orleans R&B. Occupation (s) Musician, songwriter. Instrument (s) Vocals, guitar. Years active. 1930s–1960s. Overton Amos Lemons (July 5, 1913 – October 7, 1966), [1] known as Smiley Lewis, was an American New Orleans rhythm and blues singer and guitarist.
Bear Family's jam-packed single-disc collection of Smiley Lewis greatest rockers showcases his huge, wall-shaking voice (reminiscent of Big Joe Turner's on the bluesier early stuff) on a non-stop barrage of rockers ranging from 1950 to 1958.
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Listen to Smiley Lewis "Rocks" on Spotify. Smiley Lewis · Album · 2014 · 36 songs.
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Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 1960s. Born. July 5, 1913 in DeQuincy, LA. Died. October 7, 1966 in New Orleans, LA. Genre. R&B. Styles. New Orleans R&B, Rock & Roll, Early R&B, New Orleans Blues, Regional Blues, Piano Blues. Also Known As. Overton Amos Lemons. Articles. Staff Picks. Year in Review. Advanced Search. 404 Error.