Barbecue Bob
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For other persons named Robert Hicks, see Robert Hicks (disambiguation).
Barbecue Bob (September 11, 1902 – October 21, 1931), born Robert Hicks, was an early American blues musician.
He was born in Walnut Grove, Georgia. He began playing the 6-string guitar but picked up the 12-string guitar after moving to Atlanta in 1923-24. He became one of the prominent performers of the newly developed Atlanta blues style. During his short career he recorded 68 78-rpm sides. He died in Lithonia, Georgia.
His elder brother Charles also played blues and recorded under the name ("Laughing") Charley Lincoln.
[edit] External links
- Barbecue Bob at All Music Guide
- Barbecue Bob page from Blues Online site
- Barbecue Bob page from MP3.com site
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