Roy Brown (blues musician)

Roy James Brown was an American blues singer who had a significant influence on the early development of rock and roll and the direction of R&B. His original song and hit recording "Good Rockin' Tonight" has been covered by many artists including Wynonie Harris, Elvis Presley, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Joe Ely, Ricky Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Pat Boone, James Brown, the Doors, and the rock group Montrose. Brown was one of the first popular R&B singers to perform songs with a gospel-steeped delivery, which was then considered taboo by many churches. In addition, his melismatic, pleading vocal style influenced notable artists such as B.B. King, Bobby Bland, Elvis Presley, Jackie Wilson, James Brown and Little Richard.

10 September 1925

Born on the same birth date (10 September 1925): Boris Tchaikovsky • Dick Lucas (minister)

Born on the same birth day (10 September): Angus Bethune (politician) • Boris Tchaikovsky • Buck Buchanan • Charlie Waters • Dean Gorré • Gabriel Bateman • Guy Ritchie • Honey Craven • John W. Morris • Karl Lagerfeld • Larry Sitsky • Lorely Burt • Mark Huizinga • Mike DiBiase (born 1977) • Robert Wise • Roy Ayers • Tim Stimpson • Tom Lund • Wolfgang Musculus

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