H-Bomb Ferguson
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Robert Percell Ferguson (May 9, 1929 ā November 26, 2006),[1][2] who performed as H-Bomb Ferguson, was an American jump blues singer. He was an early pioneer of the rock and roll style of the mid-1950s, featuring driving rhythm, intensely shouted vocals, honking tenor saxophone solos, and outlandish personal appearance. Ferguson sang and played piano in a flamboyant style, wearing colorful wigs.[3]
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H-Bomb Ferguson | |
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Birth name | Robert Percell Ferguson |
Also known as | Bob Ferguson |
Born | (1929-05-09)May 9, 1929 Torest, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States |
Died | November 26, 2006(2006-11-26) (aged 77) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
Genres | Rhythm and blues, jump blues |
Occupation(s) | Singer, bandleader |
Years active | 1948ā2006 |
Labels | Derby, Savoy, Federal, others |
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