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Born: April 10, 1928 in Memphis, TN
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Died: July 11, 2002 in New York, NY [Queens]
Genre: R&B

Biography:
Rosco Gordon was best known for being one of the progenitors of a slightly shambolic, loping style of piano shuffle called "Rosco's Rhythm." The basic elements of this sound were further developed after Jamaican musicians got a hold of 45s Gordon rec ...More >>

Discography: 2005 No Dark in America 2000 Memphis, Tennessee More >>

Similar Artists: Ike Turner Bobby "Blue" Bland Barbara George Jesse Belvin Johnny Ace More >>

Influenced By: Little Willie Littlefield Amos Milburn More >> Followers: Bobby "Blue" Bland More >>

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