"Rockin' Chair Blues" / "Here Am I"

SERIAL#: 212
DATE: 1949-11

Misc Notes: Band was originally named the McSon Trio - for two members names Gosady McKee (guitar) and Ray Charles Robinson (piano/vocals). Their bassist was Milton Garred. First recordings cut in Seattle for Downbeat Records (later renamed Swingbeat Records). In mid-1950 Robinson broke away and began recording as Ray Charles. A-side song was written with lyrics about characters the band met playing gigs at Seattle's Old Rocking Chair nightclub.

LOCATION: LA
RECORDING PERSONNEL:  Ray Charles Robinson (piano/vocals);  Garcia McKee (guitar); Milton Garred (bass)
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 10"
SPEED: 78 rpm
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A-SIDE COMPOSER: G.D. McKee
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B-SIDE COMPOSER: ? Norris
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