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Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown
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Pianists · 1924–2005

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown

American blues musician (1924-2005)

Born
18 April 1924
Vinton
Died
10 September 2005
Orange
Country
United States
Active
1947–
Record labels
Charly Records, Aladdin Records
Discography
26 albums

Biography

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown was a jazz musician who played piano, guitar, drum kit and violin. Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown was born on 18 April 1924 in Vinton and died on 10 September 2005 in Orange. The music is usually filed under blues, rock music and swing. Record labels: Charly Records and Aladdin Records. The discography here lists 26 albums, from “The Drifter Rides Again” (1973) to “Live From Austin TX” (2012). Honours include Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album (1982).

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (April 18, 1924 – September 10, 2005) was an American singer and multi-instrumentalist from Louisiana. He was best-known as a blues performer, but his music was often eclectic and also touched on genres including country, jazz and rock and roll. Brown won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album in 1983 for his album, Alright Again!

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Drifter Rides Again 1973
San Antonio Ballbuster 1974
Bogalusa Boogie Man 1975
Blackjack 1976
Makin' Music 1979
Alright Again! 1982
One More Mile 1983
Real Life 1987
Standing My Ground 1989
No Looking Back 1992
Let the Good Times Roll 1993
Live (Charly Blues Legends - Vol 5) 1994 · Live
The Man 1994
Long Way Home 1996
Gate Swings 1997
American Music, Texas Style 1999
Guitar in My Hand 1999
The Blues Ain't Nothing 1999
Back to Bogalusa 2001
Sings Louis Jordan: The Definitive Black and Blue Sessions 2001
Timeless 2004
Heat Wave 2005
Live at the 2004 & 2005 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2005 · Live
Dirty Work at the Crossroads 1947–1953 2006
Down South in the Bayou Country 2006
Live From Austin TX 2012 · Live

Awards

  • 1982 Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown play?

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown is known for playing piano, guitar, drum kit and violin.

When and where was Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown born?

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown was born 18 April 1924 in Vinton.

What are Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Drifter Rides Again (1973), San Antonio Ballbuster (1974), Bogalusa Boogie Man (1975), Blackjack (1976) and Makin' Music (1979).

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