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Speckled Red | |
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| Birth name | Rufus George Perryman |
| Born | October 23, 1892 Hampton, Georgia, United States |
| Died | January 2, 1973 (aged 80) St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Genres | Blues, boogie-woogie[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1920s–1960s |
Rufus George Perryman (October 23, 1892 – January 2, 1973),[2] known as Speckled Red, was an American blues and boogie-woogie piano player and singer[1] noted for his recordings of "The Dirty Dozens", exchanges of insults and vulgar remarks that have long been a part of African-American folklore.
- ^ a b Du Noyer, Paul (2003). The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music. Fulham, London: Flame Tree Publishing. p. 181. ISBN 1-904041-96-5.
- ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. p. 269. ISBN 978-0313344237.