Roosevelt Sykes | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | The Honeydripper |
Born | Elmar, Arkansas, U.S. | January 31, 1906
Died | July 17, 1983 New Orleans, Louisiana | (aged 77)
Genres | Blues, boogie-woogie |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument | Piano |
Years active | 1921–1983 |
Roosevelt Sykes (January 31, 1906 – July 17, 1983) was an American blues musician, also known as "the Honeydripper".