This article is about the American blues pianist. For the American Chicago blues pianist and singer, see Piano "C" Red.
American blues musician
Piano Red
Background information
Birth name
Willie Lee Perryman
Also known as
Dr. Feelgood
Born
(1911-10-19)October 19, 1911 Near Hampton, Georgia, U.S.
Died
July 25, 1985(1985-07-25) (aged 73) Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Blues, R&B
Instrument(s)
Piano, vocals
Years active
1930s–1980s
Musical artist
Willie Lee Perryman (October 19, 1911 – July 25, 1985),[1] usually known professionally as Piano Red and later in life as Dr. Feelgood, was an American blues musician, the first to hit the pop music charts. He was a self-taught pianist who played in the barrelhouse blues style (a loud percussive type of blues piano suitable for noisy bars or taverns). His performing and recording careers emerged during the period of transition from completely segregated "race music" to rhythm and blues, which was marketed to both white and black audiences. Some music historians credit Perryman's 1950 recording "Rocking With Red" for the popularization of the term rock and roll in Atlanta.[2] His simple, hard-pounding left hand and his percussive right hand, coupled with his cheerful shout, brought him considerable success over three decades.
^"Willie Perryman". New York Times. UPI. July 27, 1985.
^This article incorporates material written by Laura McCarty of the Georgia Humanities Council for the New Georgia Encyclopedia ("NGE"), posted or last updated 12 October 2005. All derived works must credit the NGE and the original author.
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