Smiley Lewis

Smiley Lewis (1913–1966) was an American songwriter, musician and singer.

Also recorded as Overton "Smiley Lewis" Lemons; Overton Lemons; Overton Amos Lemons.

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Overview

Born at Calcasieu Parish in 1913, died at New Orleans in 1966.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is pop music and popular music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are rhythm and blues and jazz.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New Orleans. Membership is recorded of American Federation of Musicians. Local 496 (New Orleans, La.).

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    “Smiley Lewis”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q708922: Smiley Lewis

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