Ivory Joe Hunter, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Ivory Joe Hunter

American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, and pianist

Date of Birth: 10-Oct-1914

Place of Birth: Jasper County, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 08-Nov-1974

Profession: pianist, singer-songwriter, musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Ivory Joe Hunter

  • Ivory Joe Hunter (October 10, 1914 – November 8, 1974) was an American rhythm-and-blues singer, songwriter, and pianist.
  • After a series of hits on the US R&B chart starting in the mid-1940s, he became more widely known for his hit recording "Since I Met You Baby" (1956).
  • He was billed as The Baron of the Boogie, and also known as The Happiest Man Alive.
  • His musical output ranged from R&B to blues, boogie-woogie, and country music, and Hunter made a name in all of those genres.
  • Uniquely, he was honored at both the Monterey Jazz Festival and the Grand Ole Opry.

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