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Piano Red

Willie Lee Perryman (October 19, 1911 – July 25, 1985), usually known professionally as Piano Red and later in life as Dr. Feelgood, was an American blues musician, the first to hit the pop music charts. He was a self-taught pianist who played in the barrelhouse blues style (a loud percussive type of blues piano suitable for noisy bars or taverns). His performing and recording careers emerged duri…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
October 19th, 1911
Died
July 25th, 1985
Genres
Labels
His Master’s Voice
Rev-Ola Bandstand
Delmark Records
Arhoolie
RCA Camden
Last updated: April 23rd, 2019

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