Amos Milburn

Amos Milburn
Milburn c.1955
Background information
Born(1927-04-01)April 1, 1927
Houston, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 3, 1980(1980-01-03) (aged 52)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
GenresRhythm and blues, boogie-woogie, jump blues Urban Blues
Occupation(s)Singer, pianist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • piano
Years active1946–1972
LabelsAladdin

Joseph Amos Milburn (April 1, 1927 – January 3, 1980) was an American R&B singer and pianist, popular in the 1940s and 1950s. One commentator noted, "Milburn excelled at good-natured, upbeat romps about booze and partying, imbued with a vibrant sense of humour and double entendre, as well as vivid, down-home imagery in his lyrics."