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| '''Clarence Edwards''' (March 25, 1933 – May 20, 1993) was an ] ] ] from ], best known for his ] of "Lonesome Bedroom Blues" and "I Want Somebody".<ref name="Dead">http://thedeadrockstarsclub.com/1992.html</ref> It was not until the late 1980s that Edwards was able to establish his reputation as a blues performer, assisted by his ] and ] Stephen Coleridge.<ref name="Herzhaft">{{cite book | '''Clarence Edwards''' (March 25, 1933 – May 20, 1993) was an ] ] ] from ], best known for his ] of "Lonesome Bedroom Blues" and "I Want Somebody".<ref name="Dead">{{cite web|author=Doc Rock |url=http://thedeadrockstarsclub.com/1992.html |title=The Dead Rock Stars Club 1992 - 1993 |publisher=Thedeadrockstarsclub.com |date= |accessdate=2014-01-26}}</ref> It was not until the late 1980s that Edwards was able to establish his reputation as a blues performer, assisted by his ] and ] Stephen Coleridge.<ref name="Herzhaft">{{cite book | ||
| | first= Gérard | | first= Gérard | ||
| | last= Herzhaft | | last= Herzhaft | ||
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| Edwards was born in Lindsay, ], one of fourteen children, and relocated with his family at the age of twelve to ]. He joined the Boogie Beats, a local blues band, alongside one of his brothers, Cornelius, in the mid-1950s, and later played in the Bluebird Kings. Apart from playing on the local blues circuit, Edwards was ] in his leg during a fracas outside a ] in Alsen.<ref name="AMG"/> | Edwards was born in Lindsay, ], one of fourteen children, and relocated with his family at the age of twelve to ]. He joined the Boogie Beats, a local blues band, alongside one of his brothers, Cornelius, in the mid-1950s, and later played in the Bluebird Kings. Apart from playing on the local blues circuit, Edwards was ] in his leg during a fracas outside a ] in Alsen.<ref name="AMG"/> | ||
| Initially, Edwards found full-time employment on a farm, but later worked for thirty years at Thomas Scrap.<ref name="AMG"/> ] recorded Edwards between 1959 and 1961, with Cornelius, and attendant ] player ].<ref name="Herzhaft"/> By 1970, when he next recorded for ], Edwards had moved from an older styling to a more contemporary approach.<ref name="Oldies">http://www.oldies.com/artist-biography/Clarence-Edwards.html</ref> Largely unknown until the late 1980s, his localised playing quickly spilled over to the national blues ] circuit.<ref name="AMG"/> | Initially, Edwards found full-time employment on a farm, but later worked for thirty years at Thomas Scrap.<ref name="AMG"/> ] recorded Edwards between 1959 and 1961, with Cornelius, and attendant ] player ].<ref name="Herzhaft"/> By 1970, when he next recorded for ], Edwards had moved from an older styling to a more contemporary approach.<ref name="Oldies">{{cite web|url=http://www.oldies.com/artist-biography/Clarence-Edwards.html |title=Clarence Edwards Biography |publisher=Oldies.com |date= |accessdate=2014-01-26}}</ref> Largely unknown until the late 1980s, his localised playing quickly spilled over to the national blues ] circuit.<ref name="AMG"/> | ||
| ''Swampin''' (1991), and ''Louisiana Swamp Blues, Vol. 4'' (1993), showcased the variety of Edwards' work and style, which garnered appreciation in the blues circles. However in May 1993, he died in Louisiana, at the age of 60.<ref name="AMG"/> | ''Swampin''' (1991), and ''Louisiana Swamp Blues, Vol. 4'' (1993), showcased the variety of Edwards' work and style, which garnered appreciation in the blues circles. However in May 1993, he died in Louisiana, at the age of 60.<ref name="AMG"/> | ||
| Following his demise, Edwards' earlier work, ''Swamps the Word'', was remastered and reissued on ].<ref name="AMG">http://www.allmusic.com/artist/clarence-edwards-mn0000109174/biography</ref> In 2003 the ], ''I Looked Down That Railroad'' was released.<ref name="Oldies"/> | Following his demise, Edwards' earlier work, ''Swamps the Word'', was remastered and reissued on ].<ref name="AMG">{{cite web|author=Steve Huey |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/clarence-edwards-mn0000109174/biography |title=Clarence Edwards | Biography |publisher=AllMusic |date= |accessdate=2014-01-26}}</ref> In 2003 the ], ''I Looked Down That Railroad'' was released.<ref name="Oldies"/> | ||
| ==Discography== | ==Discography== | ||
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| *''Louisiana Swamp Blues, Vol. 4'' (1993) - Wolf Records | *''Louisiana Swamp Blues, Vol. 4'' (1993) - Wolf Records | ||
| *''Swamps the Word'' (1998) - Blues Factory | *''Swamps the Word'' (1998) - Blues Factory | ||
| *''I Looked Down That Railroad'' (2003) - Last Call<ref>http://www.allmusic.com/artist/clarence-edwards-mn0000109174/discography</ref> | *''I Looked Down That Railroad'' (2003) - Last Call<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/clarence-edwards-mn0000109174/discography |title=Clarence Edwards | Discography |publisher=AllMusic |date= |accessdate=2014-01-26}}</ref> | ||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| Clarence Edwards | |
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| Born | (1933-03-25)March 25, 1933 Lindsay, Louisiana, United States |
| Died | May 20, 1993(1993-05-20) (aged 60) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States |
| Genres | Swamp blues, Louisiana blues, electric blues |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | Mid 1950s–1993 |
| Labels | Various |
Clarence Edwards (March 25, 1933 – May 20, 1993) was an American blues musician from Louisiana, best known for his recordings of "Lonesome Bedroom Blues" and "I Want Somebody". It was not until the late 1980s that Edwards was able to establish his reputation as a blues performer, assisted by his producer and manager Stephen Coleridge.
Biography
Edwards was born in Lindsay, Louisiana, one of fourteen children, and relocated with his family at the age of twelve to Baton Rouge. He joined the Boogie Beats, a local blues band, alongside one of his brothers, Cornelius, in the mid-1950s, and later played in the Bluebird Kings. Apart from playing on the local blues circuit, Edwards was shot in his leg during a fracas outside a club in Alsen.
Initially, Edwards found full-time employment on a farm, but later worked for thirty years at Thomas Scrap. Dr. Harry Oster recorded Edwards between 1959 and 1961, with Cornelius, and attendant violin player Butch Cage. By 1970, when he next recorded for Mike Vernon, Edwards had moved from an older styling to a more contemporary approach. Largely unknown until the late 1980s, his localised playing quickly spilled over to the national blues festival circuit.
Swampin' (1991), and Louisiana Swamp Blues, Vol. 4 (1993), showcased the variety of Edwards' work and style, which garnered appreciation in the blues circles. However in May 1993, he died in Louisiana, at the age of 60.
Following his demise, Edwards' earlier work, Swamps the Word, was remastered and reissued on CD. In 2003 the compilation album, I Looked Down That Railroad was released.
Discography
- Swampin' (1991) - New Rose Records
- Louisiana Swamp Blues, Vol. 4 (1993) - Wolf Records
- Swamps the Word (1998) - Blues Factory
- I Looked Down That Railroad (2003) - Last Call
See also
References
- Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 1992 - 1993". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
- ^ Herzhaft, Gérard (1997). Encyclopedia of the blues (2nd ed.). Fayetteville: The University of Arkansas Press. p. 144. ISBN 1-55728-452-0.
- ^ Steve Huey. "Clarence Edwards | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
- ^ "Clarence Edwards Biography". Oldies.com. Retrieved 2014-01-26.
- "Clarence Edwards | Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-01-26.