William Christopher Handy (November 16, 1873 - March 28, 1958) was a blues composer and musician, often known as the "Father of the Blues". Handy remains among the most influential of American songwriters. Though he was one of many musicians who played the distinctively American form of music known as the blues, he is credited with giving it its contemporary form. While Handy was not the first to publish music in the blues form, he took the blues from a not very well-known regional music style to one of the dominant forces in American music. Handy was an educated musician who used folk material in his compositions. He was scrupulous in documenting the sources of his works, which frequently combined stylistic influences from several performers. He loved this folk musical form and brought his own transforming touch to it.
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Hi, Although he's best known as a Country artist, Charlie Rich recorded a blues song called "Mohair Sam"
Blues' Blues was created in 1972.
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William Christopher Handy, or W. C. Handy, was known as the "Father of the Blues".
his contribution was that he was the first African American to write and publish blues music so that's why he is known as the father of the blues
W. C. Handy is often referred to as the Father of the Blues.
The blues musician 'Muddy Waters', known as the "father of modern Chicago blues", was born McKinley Morganfield.
W. C. Handy is famous for being known as the "Father of the Blues." He was a composer and musician who played a key role in bringing blues music to mainstream audiences. Handy is also known for composing iconic blues songs such as "St. Louis Blues" and "Memphis Blues."
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Willie Dixon was a Grammy Award winning blues singer during the 1950's and 1960's. He was one of the best known songwriters of his time and the most influential person in shaping the sound of Chicago Blues.
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