 Blind Lemon Jefferson, publicity photograph taken between 1926 and 1929 Image by Unknown authorUnknown author, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Jefferson Blind LemonBlind Lemon Jefferson Blind Lemon Jefferson American blues musician (1893–1929) "Blind Lemon" redirects here; not to be confused with Blind Melon. Lemon Henry "Blind Lemon" Jefferson (September 24, 1893 – December 19, 1929) was an American blues and gospel singer-songwriter and musician. He was one of the most popular and successful blues singers of the 1920s and has been called the "Father of the Texas Blues".[8] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Blind Lemon Jefferson The only known photograph of Jefferson, c.1926 Background information Born Lemon Henry Jefferson (1893-09-24)September 24, 1893 Coutchman, Texas, U.S. Died December 19, 1929(1929-12-19) (aged 36) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Genres Blues[1] Texas blues[2] country blues[3] gospel blues[4] folk[5] ragtime[6] Occupations Singer songwriter guitarist musician Instruments Vocals… (Source: Wikipedia)
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