13-08-2014, 20:53
music2jam Wrote:Mamie Smith has the distinction of being the first African-American to record a vocal blues.
That's true but she doesn't qualify because of the "rock" half of the OP's question--she was straight-up blues.
A man accustomed to hear only the echo of his own sentiments, soon bars all the common avenues of delight, and has no part in the general gratification of mankind--Dr. Johnson
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
What he said. Amen, Bro--JazzboCR
