Tampa Red: Biography, Facts and Career
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Hudson Whittaker (born Hudson Woodbridge; January 8, 1903 – March 19, 1981), better known by his stage name Tampa Red, was an American Chicago blues musician. His distinctive single-string slide guitar style, songwriting and bottleneck technique influenced other Chicago blues guitarists such as Big Bill Broonzy, Robert Nighthawk, Muddy Waters, and Elmore James. In a career spanning over 30 years, he also recorded pop, R&B and hokum songs. His best-known recordings include "Anna Lou Blues", "Black Angel Blues", "Crying Won't Help You", "It Hurts Me Too", "Let Me Play with Your Poodle", and "Love Her with a Feeling".
Quick facts about Tampa Red
- Full name: Tampa Red
- Born: 1904-01-08
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q1345751
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Who is Tampa Red?
Hudson Whittaker (born Hudson Woodbridge; January 8, 1903 – March 19, 1981), better known by his stage name Tampa Red, was an American Chicago blues musician.
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Tampa Red is United States.
When was Tampa Red born?
Tampa Red was born on 1904-01-08.
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