Washboard Sam

Washboard Sam
Background information
Birth nameRobert Clifford Brown
Born(1910-07-15)July 15, 1910
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, United States
DiedNovember 6, 1966(1966-11-06) (aged 56)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, washboard
Years active1920s–1960s
LabelsBluebird, Vocalion, RCA Victor, Folkways

Robert Clifford Brown[1] (July 15, 1910 – November 6, 1966),[2] known professionally as Washboard Sam, was an American blues musician and singer.[2]

  1. ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. p. 241. ISBN 978-0313344237.
  2. ^ a b Doc Rock. "The 1960s". TheDeadRockStarsClub.com. Retrieved 2015-08-30.