Leroy Foster (musician)
American blues singer, drummer and guitarist (1923–1958) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Baby Face" Leroy Foster (February 1, 1923 – May 26, 1958) was an American blues singer, drummer and guitarist, active in Chicago from the mid-1940s until the late 1950s.[1] He was a significant figure in the development of the postwar electric Chicago blues sound, particularly as a member of the Muddy Waters band during its formative years.[2]
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Leroy Foster | |
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Also known as | Baby Face Leroy, Baby Face |
Born | (1923-02-01)February 1, 1923 Algoma, Mississippi, U.S. |
Died | May 26, 1958(1958-05-26) (aged 35) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Genres | Blues |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, drums |
Years active | 1946–1958 |
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