egroj world: Leroy Washington • Wild Cherry

Friday, January 26, 2024

Leroy Washington • Wild Cherry



March 1st, 1932: Leroy Washington was born in Palmetto, Louisiana. Washington lived in Opelousas, Louisiana, for most of his short life. A Blues singer and guitarist, Washington played and recorded Swamp Blues with the likes of J.D. Miller and Lonesome Sundown. His biggest hit was for Excello in 1958, when he recorded "Wild Cherry". Little else is known about Leroy Washington, who recorded several sessions between 1957 and 1961 for Jay Miller. He was recalled by Miller as perhaps his favorite blues guitarist. He only released a handful of sides, however, he had recorded a considerable legacy of material for Miller, which had lain unissued for decades. Washington died on June 29th, 1966 in Oakdale, Louisiana at the age of 34.
 
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1 de marzo de 1932: Leroy Washington nace en Palmetto, Luisiana. Washington vivió en Opelousas, Luisiana, durante la mayor parte de su corta vida. Cantante y guitarrista de blues, Washington tocó y grabó Swamp Blues con gente como J.D. Miller y Lonesome Sundown. Su mayor éxito fue para Excello en 1958, cuando grabó "Wild Cherry". Poco más se sabe de Leroy Washington, que grabó varias sesiones entre 1957 y 1961 para Jay Miller. Miller lo recordaba como su guitarrista de blues favorito. Sólo publicó un puñado de lados, sin embargo, había grabado un considerable legado de material para Miller, que había permanecido sin publicar durante décadas. Washington murió el 29 de junio de 1966 en Oakdale, Luisiana, a la edad de 34 años.















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