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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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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