Topmusicanswers
- Who was famous for boogie-woogie?
- Who was a great boogie-woogie pianist?
- Who created boogie-woogie?
- How did boogie-woogie get its name?
Who was famous for boogie-woogie?
Some of the more famous boogie woogie players were Meade Lux Lewis, Albert Ammons, Cripple Clarence Lofton, Jimmy Yancey, and Sugar Chile Robinson. Logically enough, the first generation of blues pianists who were born in the 1890's were influenced by ragtime, but the second generation were exclusively blues players.
Who was a great boogie-woogie pianist?
Jimmy Yancey, Albert Ammons, & Meade Lux Lewis
In Chicago during the 1920's, this musical form developed into the sound which today we recognize as boogie-woogie. Jimmy Yancey, Albert Ammons, and Meade Lux Lewis are 3 of the best and most recognized early boogie-woogie players were all working in Chicago at the time.
Who created boogie-woogie?
Among the greatest popularizers of boogie-woogie were Jimmy Yancey, Pinetop Smith, who is generally credited with inventing the term itself, Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson, and Meade “Lux” Lewis.
How did boogie-woogie get its name?
The origin of the term 'boogie-woogie' is uncertain. The most likely explanation is that it is a reduplication of 'boogie', which was the name given to a rent party in early 20th century USA. These parties were impromptu affairs, set up (pitched) to raise money to pay rent, at which a small entrance fee was charged.
