Elmore Nixon
Elmore Nixon | |
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| Born | November 17, 1933 Crowley, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 1975 (aged 41) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Jump blues |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, vocals |
| Years active | 1947–1969 |
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Elmore Nixon (November 17, 1933 – June 1975) was an American jump blues pianist and singer. His piano playing accompanied several artists on their recordings, including Peppermint Harris, Clifton Chenier and Lightnin' Hopkins, as well as releasing a number of singles under his own name. Details of his life outside of his recording career are sketchy.