
Leroy Carr was an American blues musician born in 1905 in Nashville, Tennessee. Known for his smooth piano playing and soulful vocals, he was a key figure in the urban blues genre during the 1920s and 1930s. His partnership with guitarist Scrapper Blackwell produced numerous hits, including the classic "How Long, How Long Blues", which became a standard in the blues repertoire. Leroy Carr recorded for labels like Vocalion Records and influenced later artists such as Ray Charles and Nat King Cole. His contributions helped shape the transition from rural to urban blues, leaving a lasting legacy in American music.
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