Joe Liggins
American R&B musician (1916-1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph Christopher Liggins, Jr. (born Theodro Elliott; July 9, 1916 ā July 26, 1987)[1] was an American R&B, jazz and blues pianist and vocalist who led Joe Liggins and his Honeydrippers in the 1940s and 1950s. His band appeared often on the Billboard magazine charts. The band's biggest hit was "The Honeydripper", released in 1945.[2] Joe Liggins was the older brother of R&B performer Jimmy Liggins.
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Joe Liggins | |
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Birth name | Theodro Elliott[1] |
Also known as | Joseph Christopher Liggins Jr. |
Born | (1916-07-09)July 9, 1916 Seminole, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | July 31, 1987(1987-07-31) (aged 71) Lynwood, California |
Genres | R&B, jump blues |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, bandleader |
Instrument(s) | Piano |
Years active | 1930sā1987 |
Labels | Exclusive, Modern, Dot, Specialty |
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