Elmore Nixon
Elmore "Elmo" Nixon (born November 17, 1933 in Crowley (Louisiana) , † June 1975 in Houston , Texas ) was an American rhythm and blues singer and pianist .
Elmore Nixon grew up in Houston , where he made his first experiences as an accompanist for a recording session of Peppermint Harris at the age of thirteen . He later worked as a studio pianist and drummer for various other artists. He began his solo career in 1950 with recordings for Peacock Records , where he a. a. recorded the song "If You'll Be My Love" composed by him . In 1951 he took for Mercury a . a. "Playboy Blues" and "Million Dollar Blues" on; the following year he switched to the Imperial label . The last recordings under his own name were made in 1955 for Savoy ( “Last Nite” ). His only commercial success was the "Alabama Blues" , which was later covered by other interpreters. In the 1960s he was a member of Clifton Chenier's band and continued to work as an accompanist. He died in June 1975 at the age of 41.
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- Entry on Allmusic
- LIner Notes: Rhythm 'N'BLues - Blues Shouters (Membrane, 2005)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Nixon, Elmore |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Nixon, Elmo (nickname) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American rhythm and blues singer and pianist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | November 17, 1933 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Crowley (Louisiana) |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 1975 |
| Place of death | Houston |