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Jun 1, 1995 · Spivey, Victoria Regina (1906–1976) Victoria Regina Spivey (known as Queen, Vicky, and Jane Lucas), blues singer and songwriter, daughter of Grant and Addie (Smith) Spivey, was born at Houston on October 15, 1906. Her mother was a nurse, and her father had his own family string band.
Spivey, Victoria (Regina; aka “Queen Victoria”)Spivey, Victoria (Regina; aka “Queen Victoria”), blues vocalist, pianist, organist, ukulele player, songwriter; b.
The emergence of British Blues in the 1960s marked a pivotal moment in music history. Influenced by American blues, R&B, country-western, gospel, and folk music, this unique sound helped to spawn what would later become known as the “British Invasion.”. During this era, young musicians across the United Kingdom were captivated by artists ...
In the United States, the revival was launched in 1959 with the publication of Samuel Charters’ The Country Blues, along with an accompanying record album of the same name, as well as a Charters5Mention must be made of Kenneth Goldstein, Alan Lomax, Harry Oster, and Chris Strachwitz who located and recorded several black folk and blues singers at the height of the folk revival during the ...
VICTORIA SPIVEY, 1906-1976. Although not the most revered female blues recording artist to emerge in the 1920s, Texas native Victoria Spivey had the distinction of remaining musically active—both as a composer (e.g., "Big Black Limousine," "Mr. Cab") and singer—virtually her entire life. She was a vital force in the 1960s blues revival ...
Blues Revival Album Highlights. More Blues Revival Albums. Muddy Waters His Best, 1947 to 1955. Big Bill Broonzy Good Time Tonight. John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers / Eric Clapton / John Mayall Blues Breakers. Muddy Waters The Anthology: 1947-1972. Mississippi John Hurt Avalon Blues: The Complete 1928 Okeh Recordings.
The Blues Revival. A resurgence of interest in the blues occurred during the 1960s both in the United States and in the UK. In England, the most important figure was John Mayall whose band, The Blues Breakers featured at one time or another Peter Green, Eric Clapton, Mick Taylor, and Jack Bruce. Mayall's group did traditional style acoustic ...
