Roosevelt Sykes, known as "The Honeydripper," was a prominent American blues musician and pianist whose career spanned several decades from the 1920s through the 1980s. Born on January 31, 1906, in Elmar, Arkansas, Sykes developed his distinct style early on, blending ragtime with the blues. He moved to St. Louis in his twenties, where he began recording and gained popularity for his rollicking piano style and earthy
... MoreRoosevelt Sykes, known as "The Honeydripper," was a prominent American blues musician and pianist whose career spanned several decades from the 1920s through the 1980s. Born on January 31, 1906, in Elmar, Arkansas, Sykes developed his distinct style early on, blending ragtime with the blues. He moved to St. Louis in his twenties, where he began recording and gained popularity for his rollicking piano style and earthy vocals.
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