Leroy Carr

Leroy Carr
The term "urban blues" is usually applied to post-World War II blues-band music, but one of the forefathers of the genre in its pre-electric format was pianist Leroy Carr. Teamed with the exemplary guitarist Scrapper Blackwell in Indianapolis, Carr became one of the top blues stars of his day, composing and recording almost 200 sides during his short lifetime, including such classics as "How Long, How Long," "Prison Bound Blues," "When the Sun Goes Down," and "Blues Before Sunrise." His blues...
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Leroy Carr/Scrapper Blackwell How Long Blues 1928-1935
By: Leroy Carr/Scrapper Blackwell
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Carr, Leroy How Long-How Long Blues, I'm Going Away And Leave My Baby, ...
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Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell Volume 1 1928-1934 (Box)
By: Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Listen to Songs by Carr,Leroy / Blackwell,Scrapper My Own Lonesome Blues, How Long, How Long Blues, Broken Spo...
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