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Roosevelt Sykes

Roosevelt Sykes was an American pianist, singer and composer (1906–1983). He was born at Arkansas and died at New Orleans.

Also recorded as The Honey Dripper; The Honeydripper; R.S. Bey; Dobby Bragg; Willie Kelly; Easy Papa Johnson.

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Identity and origins

The authorities additionally record the headings The Honey Dripper, The Honeydripper, R.S. Bey, Dobby Bragg and Willie Kelly. His recorded language was English.

Authority records

The identifiers under which Roosevelt Sykes may be traced in institutional catalogues.

Roosevelt Sykes is established in the international name authorities as Wikidata Q322236.

Chronology

  1. 1906Roosevelt Sykes born at Arkansas.
  2. 1906Roosevelt Sykes was born in 1906 at Arkansas.
  3. 1983Roosevelt Sykes died at New Orleans.
  4. 1983Roosevelt Sykes died in 1983 at New Orleans.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    Roosevelt Sykes, Blues Before Sunrise 2, 2019

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  2. 2.

    Sykes, Roosevelt (1906-1983), blues pianist, American National Biography Online, 2000

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  3. 3.

    Sykes, Roosevelt, African American Studies Center, 2013

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  4. 4.

    Sykes, Roosevelt, Oxford Music Online, 2011

    scholarly publication · Scholarly

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  5. 5.

    Internet Archive, 19 digitised items catalogued under Roosevelt Sykes as creator.

    digital repository · Unverified

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  6. 6.

    “Roosevelt Sykes”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

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  7. 7.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q322236: Roosevelt Sykes

    reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

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