Son Bonds
American country blues guitarist, singer and songwriter
About Son Bonds
Lived 1909 – 1947 (aged 38). Son Bonds was an American singer, songwriter, blues musician, musician, guitarist and singing.
Biography Bonds was born in Brownsville, Tennessee. He was also billed on records as "Brownsville" Son Bonds and Brother Son Bonds.
Sleepy John Estes, in his earlier recordings, was backed by Yank Rachell (mandolin) or Hammie Nixon (harmonica), but by the late 1930s he was accompanied in the recording studio by either Bonds or Charlie Pickett (guitar). Bonds also backed Estes on a couple of recording sessions in 1941. In return, either Estes or Nixon played on every one of Bonds's own recordings.
Discography Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order (1991), Wolf Records This compilation album contains all known recordings by Bonds, made between September 1934 and September 1941.
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Who was Son Bonds?
American country blues guitarist, singer and songwriter (1909–1947)
When was Son Bonds born?
Son Bonds was born on 16 March 1909 in Brownsville.
When did Son Bonds die?
Son Bonds died on 31 August 1947 in Dyersburg.
What was Son Bonds's occupation?
Son Bonds was a singer, songwriter, blues musician, musician, guitarist and singing.
What nationality was Son Bonds?
Son Bonds was American.
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