Blues Musician. Born Robert Henry Warren, he learned his guitar skills during his youth in Memphis, but he became one of Detroit's top bluesmen when he moved to the Motor City to take a job at General Motors. His first recording was in late 1949, followed by "I Got Lucky" in 1950, with backing by pianist Boogie Woogie Red. However, he is best remembered by "Sanafee" and "Chuc-A-Luck", tunes that were backed by Sonny Boy Williamson. He did a tour in major cities and in Europe, but his loyal following remained anchored in Detroit.
Blues Musician. Born Robert Henry Warren, he learned his guitar skills during his youth in Memphis, but he became one of Detroit's top bluesmen when he moved to the Motor City to take a job at General Motors. His first recording was in late 1949, followed by "I Got Lucky" in 1950, with backing by pianist Boogie Woogie Red. However, he is best remembered by "Sanafee" and "Chuc-A-Luck", tunes that were backed by Sonny Boy Williamson. He did a tour in major cities and in Europe, but his loyal following remained anchored in Detroit.
Bio by: Elizabeth Reed
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