Musician Dictionary

DeFord Bailey

American country musician (1899–1982)

DescriptionAmerican country musician (1899–1982)
Source: Wikidata
Born1899-10-14
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceSmith County Smith County
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1982-07-02
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathNashville Nashville
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationbanjoist songwriter musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsharmonica banjo guitar
Source: Wikidata
Genresblues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsVictor Talking Machine Company
Source: Wikidata
AwardsGrammy Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Bailey D. F. Bailey DF Bailey DF. Bailey De Ford Bailey De Ford Baily Deford Bailey

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Identifiers

mbid: 3784eedb-e099-4abf-808e-9a2a0beedd99 · wikidata: Q1179504 · isni: 0000000078597151 · discogs: 903252

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