Blind Joe Mangrum
American fiddler
About Blind Joe Mangrum
Lived 1856 – 1932 (aged 75–76).
Blind Joe Mangrum (March 29, 1856 – January 13, 1932) was a fiddler who toured as a vaudeville showman and recorded with Victor Records. He recorded with Fred Shriver. He was one of the first stars of Grand Ole Opry. He was the second oldest fiddler to record. He placed high in a Henry Ford sponsored contest.
He was born in Dresden, Tennessee, and grew up in Paducah, Kentucky. He played the Grand Ole Opry. He is noted in an interview of Rube Roland Elrod and Everett Cummins.
Discography He recorded several duets on Victor Records with Fred Shriver playing the piano accordion.
"Bill Cheatam" (1928) "Bacon and Cabbage" (1928) "The Rose Waltz" (1928) "Mammoth Cave Waltz" (1928) "Cradle Song" (1928)
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Who was Blind Joe Mangrum?
American fiddler (1856–1932)
When was Blind Joe Mangrum born?
Blind Joe Mangrum was born in 1856.
When did Blind Joe Mangrum die?
Blind Joe Mangrum died in 1932.
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