Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown was a multifaceted American musician known for his proficiency in a variety of genres, including blues, country, jazz, Cajun music, and R&B. Born on April 18, 1924, in Vinton, Louisiana, Brown's career spanned over 50 years. He earned the nickname "Gatemouth" from a high school instructor who commented on his deep voice. Brown was not only a skilled guitarist but also played the fiddle,
... MoreClarence "Gatemouth" Brown was a multifaceted American musician known for his proficiency in a variety of genres, including blues, country, jazz, Cajun music, and R&B. Born on April 18, 1924, in Vinton, Louisiana, Brown's career spanned over 50 years. He earned the nickname "Gatemouth" from a high school instructor who commented on his deep voice. Brown was not only a skilled guitarist but also played the fiddle, harmonica, mandolin, and viola. He began his career in the 1940s and gained recognition for his work with the Peacock Records label.
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