Wynonie Harris

American blues singer (1915–1969)

Born: 24 August 1915
Omaha
Died: 14 June 1969
Los Angeles
Country: United States
Active: 1935–
Record labels: Apollo Records, King, Aladdin Records
Discography: 1 album

Biography

Wynonie Harris was a jazz musician who played guitar and voice. Wynonie Harris was born on 24 August 1915 in Omaha and died on 14 June 1969 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under blues. Record labels: Apollo Records, King and Aladdin Records. Honours include Blues Hall of Fame.

Wynonie Harris (August 24, 1915 – June 14, 1969) was an American blues shouter best remembered as a singer of upbeat songs, featuring humorous, often ribald lyrics. He had fifteen Top 10 hits between 1946 and 1952. Harris is often seen as an important influence on early rock and roll, particularly his 1947 single "Good Rocking Tonight” which has been identified as arguably the first rock and roll song. His dirty blues repertoire included "Lolly Pop Mama" (1948), "I Like My Baby's Pudding" (1950), "Sittin' on It All the Time" (1950), "Keep On Churnin' (Till the Butter Comes)" (1952), and "Wasn't That Good" (1953).

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