Ivory Joe Hunter
American singer-songwriter (1914–1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the R&B musician. For the Motown musician, see Joe Hunter (musician). For the Motown songwriter/producer, see Ivy Jo Hunter.
Ivory Joe Hunter (October 10, 1914 – November 8, 1974)[1] was an American rhythm-and-blues singer, songwriter, and pianist. After a series of hits on the US R&B chart starting in the mid-1940s, he became more widely known for his hit recording "Since I Met You Baby" (1956). He was billed as The Baron of the Boogie, and also known as The Happiest Man Alive. His musical output ranged from R&B to blues, boogie-woogie, and country music, and Hunter made a name in all of those genres. Uniquely, he was honored at both the Monterey Jazz Festival and the Grand Ole Opry.[2]
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Also known as | The Baron of the Boogie The Happiest Man Alive |
Born | (1914-10-10)October 10, 1914 Kirbyville, Texas, United States |
Died | November 8, 1974(1974-11-08) (aged 60) Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
Genres | R&B, blues, boogie-woogie, country |
Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Piano, vocals |
Years active | 1933–1974 |
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