Charlie Spand | |
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| Born | May 8, 1893 Columbus, Mississippi, United States |
| Died | After 1958 |
| Genres | Blues, boogie-woogie |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, vocals |
| Years active | 1920s–1940s |
| Labels | Paramount and Okeh |
Charlie Spand (May 8, 1893 – after 1958)[1] was an American blues and boogie-woogie pianist and singer, noted for his barrelhouse style. He was deemed one of the most influential piano players of the 1920s.[2] Little is known of his life outside of music, and his total recordings amount to 33 tracks.[3]
- ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. p. 110. ISBN 978-0313344237.
- ^ "Dreaming the Blues: The Best of Charlie Spand". Yazoorecords.com. Archived from the original on 2010-11-29. Retrieved October 25, 2010.
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