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Born: February 08, 1929 in Marshall, TX
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 90 's, 00's
Died: July 26, 2006 in Orange, CA
Genre: Blues

Biography:
West Coast jump blues singer and pianist Floyd Dixon was a vital link in the evolution from swing to R&B. The self-appointed "Mr. Magnificent," his energetic, raucous sound was a seminal influence on Ray Charles, anticipating the emergence of mod ...More >>

Discography: 2006 Time Brings About a Change... A Floyd Dixon Celebration 1999 Empty Stocking Blues 1996 Wake Up and Live! 1978 Rockin' This Joint Tonite More >>

Similar Artists: Little Willie Littlefield Ivory Joe Hunter Johnny Otis Ray Charles Dave Alexander More >>

Influenced By: Jay McShann Eddie Heywood Charles Brown Amos Milburn Louis Jordan More >>

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