About Rosetta Howard
Lived 1914 – 1974 (aged 59–60). Rosetta Howard was an American singer.
Rosetta Howard (August 30, 1913 – October 8, 1974) was an American blues singer who recorded in the 1930s and 1940s.
Little is known of her life. She was born in Woodruff County, Arkansas, and later moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she began her career by joining in with jukebox selections at the club where she worked. Around 1932, she began singing professionally with Jimmie Noone and other bandleaders including Sonny Thompson. She also recorded with Herb Morand and Odell Rand, who were members of the group. In 1939 she recorded with the Harlem Blues Serenaders, who included Charlie Shavers, Buster Bailey, Lil Armstrong, Henry "Red" Allen and Barney Bigard.
She continued to perform in Chicago in the 1940s, and in 1947 featured on recordings with the Big Three, including Willie Dixon and Big Bill Broonzy.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rosetta Howard?
American blues singer (1914–1974)
When was Rosetta Howard born?
Rosetta Howard was born in 1914 in Chicago.
When did Rosetta Howard die?
Rosetta Howard died in 1974 in Chicago.
What was Rosetta Howard's occupation?
Rosetta Howard was a singer.
What nationality was Rosetta Howard?
Rosetta Howard was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rosetta Howard. https://biography.guide/rosetta-howard/
MLA: "Rosetta Howard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rosetta-howard/.
Chicago: "Rosetta Howard." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rosetta-howard/.
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