Boogie Woogie Red

Boogie Woogie Red
Birth nameVernon Harrison
Born(1925-10-18)October 18, 1925
Rayville, Louisiana, United States
DiedJuly 2, 1992(1992-07-02) (aged 66)
Detroit, Michigan, United States
GenresDetroit blues, boogie-woogie, jazz[1]
Occupation(s)Pianist, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Piano, vocals
Years active1945–1992
LabelsBlind Pig Records

Boogie Woogie Red (October 18, 1925 – July 2, 1992)[2] was an American Detroit blues, boogie-woogie and jazz pianist, singer and songwriter.[1] At different times he worked with Sonny Boy Williamson I, Washboard Willie, Baby Boy Warren, Lonnie Johnson, Tampa Red, John Lee Hooker and Memphis Slim.[2]

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  2. ^ a b Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 1992–1993". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 2014-01-25.