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Robert Lee McCollum (November 30, 1909 – November 5, 1967) was an American blues musician who played and recorded under the pseudonyms Robert Lee McCoy and Robert Nighthawk. He was the father of the blues musician Sam Carr. Nighthawk was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1983.
Robert Nighthawk, geboren als Robert Lee McCullum, (* 30. November 1909 in Helena, Arkansas; † 5. November 1967 ebenda) war ein US-amerikanischer Bluesmusiker . Robert Nighthawk wuchs auf einer Farm auf. Erste Erfahrungen mit der Musik sammelte er, als ihn ein Freund 1923 anregte, Mundharmonika zu lernen.
Robert Nighthawk was one of the blues premier slide guitarists playing with a subtle elegance and a fluid, crystal clear style that was instantly recognizable. Nighthawk influenced a generation of artists including Elmore James, Muddy Waters, B.B. King and particularly Earl Hooker.
Robert Nighthawk shines brilliantly in the blues universe. He left a legacy of soul-stirring music. Nighthawk’s journey from Helena, Arkansas, to the Blues Hall of Fame embodies the blues spirit. This genre touches millions and thrives in musicians and music lovers alike. Let us remember this blues legend, who traversed the blues landscape ...
Robert Nighthawk was an important figure in the transitional development of Blues from its Mississippi roots to its new home in the city. His slide-guitar work, with its combination of rhythmic drive and subtle one-string runs, was learned in the Delta juke-joints but its effects were heard many years later in the clubs and bars of Chicago in the post WWII era.
Blues guitarist whose work from the late '30s to the early '60s bridged the gap between Delta and Chicago blues. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 1960s. Born. November 30, 1909 in Helena, AR. Died. November 5, 1967 in Helena, AR. Genre. Blues. Styles.
Robert Nighthawk, geboren als Robert Lee McCullum, war ein US-amerikanischer Bluesmusiker.
