Big Bill Broonzy
1893 - 1958
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Biography
Big Bill Broonzy was an influential blues musician and songwriter who played a key role in the popularization of blues music. Born in 1893 in Mississippi, he moved to Chicago in the early 1920s, where he became a leading figure in the city's blues scene. Broonzy's powerful voice and skilled guitar playing helped him gain widespread recognition, and he recorded numerous successful tracks throughout his career. He was known for blending traditional blues styles with innovative techniques, leaving a lasting impact on the music industry.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
I found out a long time ago what a road does for a man. When I'm going off on one of them roads, I don't know where I'm going. And when I'm coming back, I don't know where I've been.
2
If you want to be a different fish, you've got to jump out of the school.
3
I know right now some people feelin' bad: They wonder what they did. Some people feelin' bad, Lord, wonder what they did. They're feelin' bad, pretty mama, wonder what they did.
4
The blues is a low-down achin' chill.
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It may take time to get to where we're going, but the music is all with us.