Name: The Rough Guide to Big Bill Broonzy: The Early Years
Brand: Big Bill Broonzy

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RGNET1423LP

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Limited edition

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2023-12-01

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Black LP

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Big Bill Broonzy

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Blues / Gospel

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World Music Network

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Big Bill Broonzy was a renowned blues singer and guitarist, born in Scott County, Mississippi in either 1893 or 1903. He emerged as one of the prominent figures on the Chicago Blues scene during the 1930s, collaborating with esteemed artists such as Blind Boy Fuller, Son House, Brownie McGhee, Mance Lipscomb, Bukka White, Tampa Red, Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Joe Williams, Charley Patton, Memphis Minnie and many others.
In 1938, Broonzy made his debut performance in front of a white audience at John Hammond's iconic Spiritual and Swing concert held at Carnegie Hall in New York City. This marked a significant milestone in his career and led to him being affectionately referred to as "Big Bill" Broonzy by his admirers.
Over the course of five decades, Big Bill Broonzy recorded more than 260 blues songs that showcased his immense talent. Some notable tracks include "Feelin' Low Down," "Remember Big Bill," "Make Me Getaway," and "Big Bill Broonzy Sings Country Blues." His musical journey took him from Mississippi to Chicago and even Europe where he gained widespread recognition.
In recognition of his contributions to the blues genre, Big Bill Broonzy was posthumously honored with induction into the Blues Foundation's Hall of Fame in 1980. His legacy lives on through his timeless music that continues to

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Big Bill Broonzy was a trailblazingChicago bluesman steeped in southern traditions, whose songs stretched genres from folk music to hokum and ragtime to country. These seminal recordings from his early years highlight his sublime guitar playing and ice cool vocal style which inspired a generation of legendary blues and rock musicians. Includes many of his early masterpieces including'Saturday Night Rub', 'Brownskin Shuffle' and 'Long Tall Mama' from his first creative wave during the late 1920s/early 1930s. Lovingly remastered using pioneering restoration techniques, this Rough Guide highlights his diverse repertoire from ragtime and hokum to traditional blues and other novelty songs.

The Rough Guide to Big Bill Broonzy: The Early Years

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Discover The Rough Guide to Big Bill Broonzy: The Early Years by Big Bill Broonzy. Seminal recordings highlighting his sublime guitar playing and ice cool vocal style. Label: World Music Network.