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Born: July 15, 1910 in Walnut Ridge, AR
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's
Died: November 13, 1966 in Chicago, IL
Genre: Blues

Biography:
A popular hokum blues artist, Washboard Sam recorded hundreds of records in the late '30s and '40s, usually with singer/guitarist Big Bill Broonzy. Out of all the washboard players of the era, Sam was the most popular, which was due not only to his t ...More >>

Discography: 2008 She Belongs to the Devil 2001 Essential 2000 Washboard Sam 1936-1947 1997 Washboard Blues 1935-1941 1996 Legendary More >>

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Influenced By: Big Bill Broonzy Bukka White More >>

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