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Roosevelt Sykes Roosevelt Sykes American blues musician (1906–1983) Roosevelt Sykes (January 31, 1906 – July 17, 1983) was an American blues musician, also known as "the Honeydripper." Quick facts Background information, Also known as ... Roosevelt Sykes Roosevelt Sykes at the 1970 Ann Arbor Blues Festival Background information Also known as The Honeydripper Born (1906-01-31)January 31, 1906 Elmar, Arkansas, U.S. Died July 17, 1983(1983-07-17) (aged 77) New Orleans, Louisiana Genres Blues, boogie-woogie Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter Instrument Piano Years active 1921–1983 Close Career Sykes was born the son of a musician in Elmar, Arkansas. "Just a little old sawmill town," Sykes said of his birthplace. The Sykes family was living in St. Louis by 1909. Sykes often visited his grandfather's farm…

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