Luke Jordan
Singer, Guitarist
1892 – 1952
Who was Luke Jordan?
Luke Jordan was an American blues guitarist and vocalist of some renown in his local area of Lynchburg, Virginia.
He wa in Appomattox County, Virginia, United States, and his professional career started at age 35, when he was noticed by Victor Records. He went to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1927 to record several records. These records sold moderately well, and Victor decided to take Jordan to New York in 1929, for two more sessions. He recorded very few known tracks in his career.
He died in Lynchburg in June 1952. His song, "Church Bells Blues" was later recorded by Ralph Willis.
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- Born
- Jan 28, 1892
Appomattox County - Also known as
- Luke Jordon
- Jordan, Luke
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Lynchburg
- Died
- Jun 25, 1952
Lynchburg
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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