Amos Milburn
Rhythm and blues, Musical Artist
1927 – 1980
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Who was Amos Milburn?
Joseph Amos Milburn, Jr. was an African American rhythm and blues singer and pianist, popular during the 1940s and 1950s. He was born and died in Houston, Texas.
One commentator noted, "Milburn excelled at good-natured, upbeat romps about booze and partying, imbued with a vibrant sense of humour and double entendre, as well as vivid, down-home imagery in his lyrics."
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- Born
- Apr 1, 1927
Houston - Also known as
- Milburn, Amos
- Amos Milbourne
- Milbourne, Amos
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Died
- Jan 3, 1980
Houston
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on July 23, 2013
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