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Born: October 10, 1926 in Chicago, IL
Years Active: 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Died: May 29, 2005 in Chicago, IL
Genre: Vocal

Biography:
Although rooted in jazz, singer, poet, and activist Oscar Brown, Jr. defied musical categorization throughout his long and eclectic career -- a forerunner of the political consciousness that would become predominant in soul, funk, and hip-hop in the ...More >>

Discography: 1998 Live Every Minute 1995 Then and Now 1975 Fresh 1973 Brother Where Are You 1972 Movin' On More >>

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Influenced By: Harry Belafonte Paul Robeson Cab Calloway Duke Ellington Mose Allison More >> Followers: Richie Havens The Last Poets Terry Callier Ian Dury Lou Rawls More >>

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