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Charles Brown
photo credit: David Gahr

Active

1940s - 1990s

Born

September 13, 1922 in Texas City, TX

Died

January 21, 1999 in Oakland, CA

Genre

Blues R&B

Styles

Piano Blues Regional Blues Urban Blues West Coast Blues Early R&B Texas Blues

Also Known As

Charles Brown

Member Of

Johnny Moore's Three Blazers
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Charles Brown

Biography by Bill Dahl

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Blues ballad singer and pianist who was a key figure in the transition from early R&B to rock & roll.
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Album Highlights

  • All My Life
    Charles Brown
    All My Life
  • Honey Dripper
    Charles Brown
    Honey Dripper
  • In a Grand Style
    Charles Brown
    In a Grand Style
  • A Life in the Blues
    Charles Brown
    A Life in the Blues
  • These Blues
    Charles Brown
    These Blues
  • Driftin' Blues: The Best of Charles Brown
    Charles Brown
    Driftin' Blues: The Bes …
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  • Earnest
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Organic
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  • Sensual
  • Somber
  • Stylish
  • Amiable/Good-Natured
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Artists Themes

  • Heartache
  • Breakup
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  • Feeling Blue
  • Introspection
  • Late Night
  • Long Walk
  • Romantic Evening
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