Person

Lonnie Brooks

Lonnie Brooks (born Lee Baker Jr., December 18, 1933 – April 1, 2017) was an American blues singer and guitarist. The musicologist Robert Palmer, writing in Rolling Stone, stated, "His music is witty, soulful and ferociously energetic, brimming with novel harmonic turnarounds, committed vocals and simply astonishing guitar work." Jon Pareles, a music critic for the New York Times, wrote, "He sings…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
December 18th, 1933
Died
April 1st, 2017
Genres
Labels
Capitol Records
Alligator
Delmark Records
Evidence
Black Top Records
Last updated: May 23rd, 2017

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