 Promotional photo of Tampa Red, taken sometime in the early 1930s. Image by Photographer unknown, was taken sometime around the early 1930s., via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Red TampaTampa Red Tampa Red American blues and hokum musician (1903–1981) Hudson Whittaker (born Hudson Woodbridge; January 8, 1903[1] – March 19, 1981), known as Tampa Red, was an American Chicago blues musician. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Tampa Red Tampa Red in the early 1930s Background information Birth name Hudson Woodbridge Also known as Hudson Whittaker The Guitar Wizard Born (1903-01-08)January 8, 1903 Smithville, Georgia, U.S. Died March 19, 1981(1981-03-19) (aged 78) Chicago Genres Chicago blues hokum Occupation(s) Musician, singer, songwriter Instruments Slide guitar kazoo Years active 1920s–1960s Labels Vocalion Bluebird RCA Victor Close His distinctive single-string slide guitar style, songwriting and bottleneck technique influenced other Chicago blues guitarists such as Big Bill Broonzy, Robert Nighthawk, Muddy Waters,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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