St. Louis blues musician Henry Townsend (1909-2006) started recording on November 15, 1929, with "Henry's Worry Blues", "Mistreated Blues", "Poor Man Blues", and "Long Ago Blues". He had just turned 20 less than a month prior.
He is the only blues musician whose recording career lasted in 9 consecutive decades, from the 1920s into the 2000s. Very interesting feat, if I do say so myself.
He is the only blues musician whose recording career lasted in 9 consecutive decades, from the 1920s into the 2000s. Very interesting feat, if I do say so myself.