Skeeter Brandon

Skeeter Brandon
Birth nameCalvin Thomas Brandon
Born(1948-04-22)April 22, 1948
Halifax, Virginia, United States
DiedMarch 20, 2008(2008-03-20) (aged 59)
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)Keyboardist, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, keyboards
Years active1966–2007
LabelsNew Moon Records, Music Maker, Rock House Records
Formerly ofHighway 61, Prime Rib Blues Band

Skeeter Brandon (April 22, 1948 – March 20, 2008)[1] was an American blind blues keyboardist, singer and songwriter.

From 1966 to 1991, Brandon played in various bands across the United States. He joined Highway 61 in 1991, and recorded four albums in that ensemble until their break-up in 2001. In 1994 he formed the Prime Rib Blues Band.[2] Popular Skeeter Brandon songs include "Strollie Bun", "That's What Lovin You Has Done To Me", "Soap Opera Blues", and "The Last Goodby".[3] Brandon's lifetime in music reflected the influence of the African-American songster tradition.[4]

  1. ^ Bob L. Eagle; Eric S. LeBlanc (May 2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. ABC-CLIO. p. 292. ISBN 978-0-313-34424-4.
  2. ^ Edward Komara; Peter Lee (July 2004). The Blues Encyclopedia. Routledge. p. 146. ISBN 978-1-135-95832-9.
  3. ^ "Skeeter Brandon & Hwy 61 Discography at CD Universe". Cduniverse.com. Retrieved 2017-07-17.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference Music was invoked but never defined (see the help page).