Buster Brown
Sign in to saveAmerican blues and R&B singer best known for his hit, "Fannie Mae" (1911–1976)
Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1911-08-15
- Died
- 1976-01-31
- Works
- 2
Top works
- Blackxican!
- Penniless Millionaire
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- Listeners
- 20,425
- Total plays
- 80,711
Tags
blues70s60shard rockChess Records
Buster Brown is a name of at least two acts: 1) A blues and R&B singer (b. 15 Aug 1911, Cordele, GA, USA - d. 31 Jan 1976, New York), best known for his hit, Fannie Mae (aka Fanny Mae). Album releases include: "The New King of the Blues". In the 1930s and 1940s he played harmonica at local clubs and made a few non-commercial recordings. These included "I'm Gonna Make You Happy" (1943), which was recorded when he played at the folk festival at Fort <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Buster+Brow
Key dates
- Born
- 15 August 1911
- Died
- 31 January 1976
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Buster
- Family name
- Brown
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Cordele
- Place of death
- New York City
- Occupation
- singer
- Instrument
- voice
- Record label
- Checker