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Ivory Joe Hunter (1914-1974)

Composer, pianist/ singer Ivory Joe Hunter was born on October 10, 1914, in Kirbyville, Texas to Dave Hunter, a blues guitarist, and Anna Smith Hunter, a pianist/ gospel singer. Ivory began piano lessons at age 5 with his mother. After his mother died when he … Read MoreIvory Joe Hunter (1914-1974)

Posted on January 13, 2022January 13, 2022by contributed by: Otis Alexander
African American History: African American History: People

Mickey Guyton (1983- )

Lyric Contralto and songwriter Mickey Guyton was born in Arlington, Texas, on June 17, 1983, to Michael Eugene Guyton and Phyllis Ann Roddy. However, her name at birth was Candace Mycale Guyton, and she was the second child of four children. As a youth, she … Read MoreMickey Guyton (1983- )

Posted on May 3, 2021June 3, 2021by contributed by: Otis Alexander
African American History: African American History: People

Darius Carlos Rucker (1966- )

Singer and songwriter Darius Rucker was born on May 13, 1966 to Carolyn Rucker in Charleston, South Carolina. His mother, who worked as a nurse, supported him and his five brothers and sisters because his father, a traveling musician, was rarely able to spent time … Read MoreDarius Carlos Rucker (1966- )

Posted on January 11, 2014May 7, 2021by contributed by: Cecilia Gutierrez Venable
African American History: African American History: People

Charley Pride (1938-2020)

Charley Pride, born on March 18, 1938, on a cotton farm in Sledge, Mississippi, eventually became one of the most successful black entertainers in country music. Although he loved music and taught himself to play the guitar as a teenager, Pride’s first dream was to … Read MoreCharley Pride (1938-2020)

Posted on April 16, 2008May 19, 2021by contributed by: Gail Arlene Ito
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