About Blind Leroy Garnett
Lived 1897 – 1933 (aged 35). Blind Leroy Garnett was an American pianist and songwriter.
Leroy Roscoe Garnett, known professionally as Blind Leroy Garnett (August 6, 1897 – January 3, 1933) By 1910, all of the family had relocated to Chicago, Illinois, where he remained until at least 1930.
He recorded a total of eight tracks for Paramount Records in 1929 and 1930.
Garnett and Wiggins, the latter both a vocalist and pianist of some note, "Shave 'Em Dry" gained more notoriety when performed by Lucille Bogan in 1935.
Garnett died of an intracerebral hemorrhage in Cook County Hospital, Chicago, in January 1933, aged 35. He was interred in Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Illinois.
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Who was Blind Leroy Garnett?
musical artist
When was Blind Leroy Garnett born?
Blind Leroy Garnett was born on 6 August 1897 in Indianapolis.
When did Blind Leroy Garnett die?
Blind Leroy Garnett died on 3 January 1933 in Chicago.
What was Blind Leroy Garnett's occupation?
Blind Leroy Garnett was a pianist and songwriter.
What nationality was Blind Leroy Garnett?
Blind Leroy Garnett was American.
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