Jimmie Rodgers
American country singer (1897–1933) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the country singer. For the pop singer, see Jimmie Rodgers (pop singer).
James Charles Rodgers (born September 8, 1897 – May 26, 1933 in New York) was an American blues and Old-Time musician. He became country music's first major star along with the Carter Family. He was the founder of Blue Yodeling. He was nicknamed "Singing Brakeman", "America's Blue Yodeler" and Labeled "The Father of Country Music". His best-known songs include "T for Texas (Blue Yodel No. 1)" and "In the Jailhouse Now".
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Birth name | James Charles Rodgers |
Born | (1897-09-08)September 8, 1897 Meridian, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | May 26, 1933(1933-05-26) (aged 35) New York City, U.S. |
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Years active | 1910–1933 |
Labels | Victor |
Website | www |
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