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Rosco Gordon

Rosco Gordon

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birthday
10th
April, 1928
Death
11th
July, 2002
Birth Place
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Birth Sign
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Biography

Rosco N. Gordon III (April 10, 1928 – July 11, 2002) was an American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter. He is best known for his hit songs “Booted,” (1952), “No More Doggin'” (1952), and “Just a Little Bit” (1960). Gordon was a pioneer of the Memphis blues style. He played piano in a style known as the “Rosco rhythm,” with the emphasis on the off-beat. This rhythm was an influence on later musical styles.

instruments played
Piano
Birth Name

Rosco N. Gordon III

Genres

Blues rhythm and blues

Labels

Sun Chess RPM Duke Vee-Jay

Years Active

1950 2002

Name

Rosco Gordon

Nationality

United States of America

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