Charles Brown Biography

Charles Brown biography

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NAME: Charles Brown
OCCUPATION: Pianist, Singer
BIRTH DATE: September 13, 1922
DEATH DATE: January 21, 1999
PLACE OF BIRTH: Texas City, Texas

PLACE OF DEATH: Oakland, California

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Charles Brown was an American blues singer during the late 1940s and early 1950s. He is best known for his melodic ballads and smooth, quiet voice.

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Charles Brown was an American blues singer. During his early 20s, he moved from Texas to Los Angeles, equipped with classical training in piano. In the 1940s, his smooth, quiet voice spoke to the cool, urban audience of his day. His biggest hits were "Trouble Blues and "Black Night." He toured with Bonnie Raitt in 1990 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame after in 1999.