1915 - 1987
Joe Liggins American Pianist
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Details
| First Name |
Joe
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| Last Name |
Liggins
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| Alternative Name |
Joseph Christopher Liggins Jr.
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| Birthday |
9th July, 1915
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| Birthplace |
Guthrie, Oklahoma, United States
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| Died |
26th July, 1987
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| Place of Death |
Lynwood, California
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, musician, bandleader
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| Occupation |
Pianist
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| Music Genre (Text) |
R&B, jump blues
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| Music Genre |
Blues, Piano
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| Year(s) Active |
1930s—1987
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| Music Style |
Jump Blues, Early R&B, R&B
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| Music Mood |
Party/Celebratory, Amiable/Good-Natured, Joyous, Rollicking, Exuberant, Boisterous
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| Instrument |
Piano, Vocals
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| Instrument (text) |
Piano
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| Record Label |
Exclusive, Modern, Dot, Specialty
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Joseph Christopher Liggins Jr. (born Theodro Elliott; July 9, 1916 – July 26, 1987) was an American R&B, jazz and blues pianist and vocalist who led Joe Liggins and his Honeydrippers in the 1940s and 1950s. His band appeared often on the Billboard magazine charts. The band's biggest hit was "The Honeydripper", released in 1945. Joe Liggins was the older brother of R&B performer Jimmy Liggins.
