Ivory Joe Hunter | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | The Baron of the Boogie The Happiest Man Alive |
| Born | October 10, 1914 Kirbyville, Texas, United States |
| Died | November 8, 1974 (aged 60) Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Genres | R&B, blues, boogie-woogie, country |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Piano, vocals |
| Years active | 1933–1974 |
Ivory Joe Hunter (October 10, 1914 – November 8, 1974)[1] was an American rhythm-and-blues singer, songwriter, and pianist. After a series of hits on the US R&B chart starting in the mid-1940s, he became more widely known for his hit recording "Since I Met You Baby" (1956). He was billed as The Baron of the Boogie, and also known as The Happiest Man Alive. His musical output ranged from R&B to blues, boogie-woogie, and country music, and Hunter made a name in all of those genres. Uniquely, he was honored at both the Monterey Jazz Festival and the Grand Ole Opry.[2]
- ^ Dahl, Bill. "Ivory Joe Hunter". AllMusic. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
- ^ Russell, Tony (1997). The Blues: From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray. Dubai: Carlton Books. p. 121. ISBN 1-85868-255-X.