Rufus Payne
American singer (1883–1939) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rufus "Tee Tot" Payne (February 4, 1883 – March 17, 1939) was an early-20th-century African-American blues musician from Greenville, Alabama, who was more widely known by his nickname Tee Tot.
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Birth name | Rufus Payne |
Also known as | Tee Tot |
Born | February 4, 1883 Greenville, Alabama, US |
Origin | Montgomery, Alabama, US |
Died | (1939-03-17)March 17, 1939 (aged 56) Montgomery, Alabama, US |
Genres | Blues, gospel, country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
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Payne's nickname of "Tee Tot" is an ironic pun for "teetotaler". It is said that Payne received his nickname because he usually carried a homemade mixture of alcohol and tea wherever he went.[1]