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Roosevelt Sykes (* 31. Januar 1906 in Elmar, Arkansas; † 17. Juli 1983 in New Orleans, Louisiana) war ein einflussreicher US-amerikanischer Blues -Pianist, auch bekannt als „the Honeydripper“. Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1 Leben. 2 Diskographie (Auswahl) 2.1 Alben. 2.2 Videoalben. 3 Weblinks. Leben. Mit 15 Jahren begann Sykes, Piano zu spielen.
NameLabelJahrReturn of Roosevelt SykesOriginal Blues Classics1960Roosevelt Sykes Sings the BluesAce1960Piano BluesFolkways1966Blues Roots/Chicago – The 1930’sFolkways1967Roosevelt Sykes (January 31, 1906 – July 17, 1983) was an American blues musician, also known as " the Honeydripper ". Career [ edit] 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.
- The Honeydripper
- January 31, 1906, Elmar, Arkansas, U.S.
- 1921–1983
Roosevelt Sykes. Profile: American blues singer and pianist, born January 31, 1906 in Elmar, Arkansas, died July 17, 1983 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sites: Wikipedia , adp.library.ucsb.edu. Aliases: Dobby Bragg, Easy Papa Johnson, R.S. Bey, St. Louis Johnny, The Blues Man (2), The Honey Dripper, Willie Kelly. In Groups:
1. Dez. 2000 · Biography. Articles. Roosevelt Sykes was one of the greatest blues pianists of all time. In a recording career that extended over five decades, Sykes displays a mastery of performing styles from barrelhouse to stride piano, from St. Louis boogie woogie to New Orleans blues.
23. Mai 2018 · Sources. Considered by musicians and music historians the father of the modern blues piano style, Roosevelt Sykes possessed a much-copied keyboard style and a fine voice that, for over half a decade, brought him a vanguard of followers in America and Europe.
Starr-Gennett Foundation. Roosevelt sykes. Roosevelt Sykes. (2011 INDUCTEE) CONSIDERED THE FATHER OF THE MODERN BLUES PIANO STYLE, ROOSEVELT SYKES WAS ALSO A VOCALIST AND COMPOSER. HE RECORDED FOR GENNETT IN RICHMOND ON THE CHAMPION LABEL IN 1932.
Effervescent blues vocalist and pianist whose romping boogies and risqué lyrics characterize his monumental contributions. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1920s - 1980s. Born. January 31, 1906 in Elmar, AR. Died. July 17, 1983 in New Orleans, LA. Genre. Blues. Styles.
