Big Bill Broonzy was a prominent figure in the American blues music scene, particularly during the 1930s and 1940s. Born William Lee Conley Broonzy in Mississippi on June 26, 1893, or thereabouts, as there is some uncertainty about his birth year, he moved to Chicago in the 1920s where he became a part of the burgeoning urban blues environment. His career spanned several decades, during which he recorded hundreds of
... Per saperne di piùBig Bill Broonzy was a prominent figure in the American blues music scene, particularly during the 1930s and 1940s. Born William Lee Conley Broonzy in Mississippi on June 26, 1893, or thereabouts, as there is some uncertainty about his birth year, he moved to Chicago in the 1920s where he became a part of the burgeoning urban blues environment. His career spanned several decades, during which he recorded hundreds of songs that ranged from solo acoustic guitar pieces to ensemble playing.
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