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Jimmie Rodgers
Jimmie Rodgers, an influential American country singer, guitarist, and songwriter, was born on September 8, 1897, in Meridian, Mississippi, and passed away on May 26, 1933, in New York City, New York. He gained prominence in the early 20th century, particularly recognized for his distinctive rhythmic yodeling. As one of the first superstars and pioneers of country music, he earned several nicknames, including The Singing Brakeman, The Blue Yodeler, and The Father of Country Music.
Rodgers was honored with several prestigious inductions during his lifetime and posthumously: he entered the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as an Early Influence in 1986, and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961. Notably, he became the first artist to have a release issued as a picture disc in 1933.
It is important to note that care should be taken when assigning credits to Jimmie Rodgers, as there are other artists with similar names, including Jimmy Rogers, a Chicago blues singer and guitarist; Jimmie Rogers, a multi-instrumentalist; Jimmie Rodgers, a rock 'n' roll songwriter; and Jimmie Rodgers, a folk/pop singer born in 1933.
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Jimmie Rodgers - Never No Mo' Blues - 1956 Country - NM - Ultrasonic Clean Still in shrink, NM orange RCA MONO disk, it's just magnificent. If I could just have 100 Blue Notes that look like this record..
