Ernest "Big" Crawford
American blues double bassist
About Ernest "Big" Crawford
Lived 1897 – 1956 (aged 58). Ernest "Big" Crawford was an American double-bassist.
Ernest "Big" Crawford (July 31, 1897 – March, 1956, Memphis, Tennessee) was an American blues double bassist. He played with Muddy Waters, Sunnyland Slim, Washboard Sam, and Mahalia Jackson.
In 2015 the Killer Blues Headstone Project placed a headstone for Ernest Crawford at Fern Oak Cemetery in Griffith, Indiana.
Discography
With Muddy Waters The Real Folk Blues (Chess, 1948–54, ) More Real Folk Blues (Chess, 1950-53 )
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernest "Big" Crawford?
American blues double bassist (1897-1956)
When was Ernest "Big" Crawford born?
Ernest "Big" Crawford was born on 31 July 1897.
When did Ernest "Big" Crawford die?
Ernest "Big" Crawford died on 1 March 1956.
What was Ernest "Big" Crawford's occupation?
Ernest "Big" Crawford was a double-bassist.
What nationality was Ernest "Big" Crawford?
Ernest "Big" Crawford was American.
Sources & further reading
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