Lillian Glinn
American classic blues and country blues singer and songwriter
About Lillian Glinn
Lived 1902 – 1978 (aged 76). Lillian Glinn was an American singer, songwriter and singing.
Biography Glinn was born in Hillsboro, Texas, and later moved to Dallas. Her songs concentrated on the harsher side of life and sometimes included sexual innuendo.
Following this period of activity, Glinn retreated to a church-based life and moved to California, where she married the Rev. O. P. Smith.
She was interviewed and photographed by Paul Oliver in 1971.
Compilation discography Year Title Record label 1987 Lillian Glinn & Mae Glover Story of the Blues 1994 Complete Recorded Works (1927 1929) Document
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Who was Lillian Glinn?
American classic blues and country blues singer and songwriter
When was Lillian Glinn born?
Lillian Glinn was born on 10 May 1902 in Hillsboro.
When did Lillian Glinn die?
Lillian Glinn died on 22 July 1978 in Richmond.
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Lillian Glinn was a singer, songwriter and singing.
What nationality was Lillian Glinn?
Lillian Glinn was American.
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