DeFord Bailey
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title:
DeFord Bailey
text:
DeFord Bailey was an American country music and blues star from the 1920s until 1941. He was one of the first performers to be introduced on Nashville radio station WSM's Grand Ole Opry, the first African-American performer to appear on the show, and the first performer to record his music in Nashville. Bailey played several instruments in his career but is best known for playing the harmonica, often being referred to as a "harmonica wizard". Born and raised in Tennessee, Bailey learned how to p
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American country musician (1899–1982)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeFord_Bailey
date created:
2004-09-22T10:23:51Z
date modified:
2024-09-12T23:54:07Z
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