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June 27th in Gennett History, 1929: The Hokum Boys Recorded “Hokum Blues”

June 27th in Gennett History, 1929: The Hokum Boys recorded “Hokum Blues” in Richmond. It appeared on Paramount 12811 and featured Dan Roberts (g & v) and Alex Hill (p & v).

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Nov. 19th in Gennett History, 1930: Big Bill Broonzy (Big Bill Johnson) Recorded “How You Want It Done”

Nov. 19th in Gennett History, 1930: Big Bill Broonzy (Big Bill Johnson) recorded “How You Want It Done” in Richmond. It appeared on Champion 16172, Superior 2560, and Savoy 501. Georgia Tom Dorsey, Jane Lucas, and The Hokum Boys in … Continue reading

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