Otis Rush Jr. was an American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter. His distinctive guitar style featured a slow-burning sound and long bent notes. With qualities similar to the styles of other 1950s artists Magic Sam and Buddy Guy, his sound became known as West Side Chicago blues and was an influence on many musicians, including Michael Bloomfield, Peter Green and Eric Clapton.

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1935Leroy Carr, American singer, songwriter and pianist (born 1905)^[†]

Leroy Carr was an American blues singer, songwriter and pianist who developed a laid-back, crooning technique and whose popularity and style influenced such artists as Nat King Cole and Ray Charles. Music historian Elijah Wald has called him "the most influential male blues singer and songwriter of the first half of the 20th century". He first became famous for "How Long, How Long Blues", his debut recording released by Vocalion Records in 1928.

Headlines from April 29, 1935

LEADERS WILL POLL SENATE IN BATTLE TO STOP FILIBUSTER; Robinson Hopes for a Majority Pact Today to Take Up Lynching Bill, Then Shelve It.

Industry Sees Recovery At Once If Congress Shelves New Laws; Manufacturers Could Spend $20,000,000,000 in Factory Expansion and Rehabilitation, Giving 4,000,000 Jobs, if New Deal Bills Are Sidetracked, They Say.

ENVOYS OF MEXICO MAKE SILVER PLEA TO MORGENTHAU; Appeal to Ease Buying Policy Believed Presented at Conference in Washington.

PRESIDENT IN TALK TO NATION PROMISES TO EXPEDITE RELIEF; EMPHASIZES SOCIAL SECURITY; LISTS CONGRESS PROGRAM

ITALY IS HUMMING WITH WAR ACTIVITY; Mobilization Fills Barracks and Cantonments -- Factories Rush Munition Output.

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