Cow Cow Davenport

Charles Edward "Cow Cow" Davenport (April 23, 1894 – December 3, 1955) was an American boogie-woogie and piano blues player as well as a vaudeville entertainer. He also played the organ and sang.

Davenport, who also made recordings under the pseudonyms of Bat The Humming Bird, George Hamilton and The Georgia Grinder,

Davenport's career began in the 1920s when he joined the K.G. Barkoot Traveling Carnival. His initial profile came as accompanist to blues musicians Dora Carr He also performed with Tampa Red. Davenport recorded for many record labels, and was a talent scout and artist for Vocalion Records. Davenport suffered a stroke in 1938 and lost movement in his hands. He was washing dishes when he was found by the jazz pianist Art Hodes. Hodes assisted in his rehabilitation and helped him find new recording contracts.

His best-known tune was "Cow Cow Blues". The popularity of the song led to Davenport gaining the nickname "Cow Cow."

Discography 1976 – "Cow Cow Blues", in Vocalion 1928–1930 (The Piano Blues Vol. 3), Magpie Records, Magpie PY 4403 1979 – Cow Cow Davenport: Alabama Strut, Magpie Records, Magpie PY 1814 1979 – Cow Cow Blues, Oldie Blues, OL 2811