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Big John Greer

1923 – 1972

1923-1972, American blues tenor saxophonist and vocalist

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Lived 1923 – 1972 (aged 48). Big John Greer was an American musician, singer and saxophonist.

John Marshall "Big John" Greer (November 21, 1923 – May 12, 1972) was an American blues tenor saxophonist and vocalist, best known for his recordings from 1948 to 1956, which included "Got You on My Mind" and "Bottle It Up and Go". In 1956, he finally signed with King, but only recorded for them for about a year.

Discography "Long Tall Gal" / " Drinkin' Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee, Drinkin' Wine" (RCA Victor 50–0007, 1949) "Got You On My Mind" / "Woman is a Five Letter Word' (RCA Victor 47-4348, 1951) "Bottle It Up and Go" / "You'll Never Be Mine" (Groove G-0002, 1954) "Too Long" / "When the Roses Bloom in Lovers' Lane" (Groove G-0016, 1954) "Wait Till After Christmas" / "We Wanna See Santa Do the Mambo" (Groove G-0038, 1954) "Come Back Maybelline" / "Night Crawlin'" (Groove G-0119, 1955)

CD releases Rockin' with Big John (Bear Family BCD-15554 [3CD], 1992) I'm the Fat Man 1949–1955 (Rev-Ola CRBAND-17, 2007) Blowin' & Rockin' 1949–1955 (Jasmine JASMCD-3227, 2021)

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Who was Big John Greer?

1923-1972, American blues tenor saxophonist and vocalist

When was Big John Greer born?

Big John Greer was born on 21 November 1923 in Hot Springs.

When did Big John Greer die?

Big John Greer died on 12 May 1972.

What was Big John Greer's occupation?

Big John Greer was a musician, singer and saxophonist.

What nationality was Big John Greer?

Big John Greer was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Big John Greer

· Wikidata: Q185356

· DBpedia: Big John Greer

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