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Big John Greer

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Also known as John Marshall Greer

1923-1972, American blues tenor saxophonist and vocalist

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Within Vinony's link graph, Big John Greer is referenced by 19 other articles, and connects out to RCA Records, International Standard Book Number and blues.

It sits within the topics 1923 births, 1972 deaths and 20th-century American male singers.

Its subject is documented across 5 Wikipedia language editions.

Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1923-11-21
Active to
1972-05-12

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Listeners
6,060
Total plays
22,479

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Big John Greer (November 21, 1923 – May 12, 1972) was an American rhythm & blues tenor saxophonist and vocalist, best known for his recordings from 1949 to 1955, which included "Got You On My Mind" and "Bottle It Up And Go." Born John Marshall Greer in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States, he was a friend of Henry Glover from childhood, and both attended college at Alabama A&M together. Glover was playing in Lucky Millinder's band when Bull Moose Jackson left the group in 1948; Glover suggested

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Instance of
human
Given name
John
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Hot Springs
Occupation
saxophonist
Genre
jazz
Instrument
voice
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date of birth
1923-11-21
date of death
1972-05-12
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