 Portrait of Amos Milburn, c. 1955 Clipping on the back side: Newspapers.com Image by Unknown authorUnknown author, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Amos MilburnAmos Milburn Amos Milburn American R&B singer and pianist (1927–1980) Joseph Amos Milburn (April 1, 1927 – January 3, 1980) was an American R&B singer and pianist,[1] popular in the 1940s and 1950s. One commentator noted, "Milburn excelled at good-natured, upbeat romps about booze and partying, imbued with a vibrant sense of humour and double entendre, as well as vivid, down-home imagery in his lyrics."[1] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Amos Milburn Milburn c. 1955 Background information Born (1927-04-01)April 1, 1927 Houston, Texas, U.S. Died January 3, 1980(1980-01-03) (aged 52) Houston, Texas, U.S. Genres Rhythm and blues, boogie-woogie, jump blues[1] Urban Blues Occupation(s) Singer, pianist Instruments Vocals piano Years active 1946–1972 Labels Aladdin Close Life and career Milburn was… (Source: Wikipedia)
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