Sam Collins

Singer, Musical Artist

1887 – 1949

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Who was Sam Collins?

Sam Collins who was sometimes known as Crying Sam Collins and also, according to one authoritative website, as Jim Foster, Jelly Roll Hunter, Big Boy Woods, Bunny Carter, and Salty Dog Sam, was an early American blues singer and guitarist.

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Born
Aug 11, 1887
Louisiana
Also known as
  • Crying Sam Collins and his Git-Fiddle
  • Crying Sam Collins
  • Salty Dog Sam
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Oct 20, 1949
Chicago

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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