Blues singer Wynonie Harris was a leading figure in black music during the 1940s and early 1950s. He formed a style that had a considerable influence on early rock and roll, as he was noted for his voice that powerfully projected over driving, horn-led bands. A distinguished-looking man with striking blue-gray eyes and a flashing smile, Harris was […]

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