Moore, Alex, 1899-1989
Variant namesA blues tradition that developed in the early 20th century, Texas barrelhouse blues is characterized by its loud, upbeat, fast-tempo rhythm arising from piano musicians performing in crowded, noisy barrelhouses, bars, or saloons. Also referred to as boogie-woogie or fast Texas blues, notable barrelhouse blues musicians include Alex Moore (1899-1989), Lavada Durst (1913-1995), and Roosevelt T. Grey Ghost Williams (1903-1996).
Source:
Austin Music Memorial 2008 Inductees. City of Austin. Accessed April 25, 2011. http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/music/memorial08.htm .
From the guide to the Texas Barrel House Piano Program, 1987, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)
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creatorOf | Texas Barrel House Piano Program, 1987 | Dolph Briscoe Center for American History | |
creatorOf | Durst, Albert Lavada, 1913-1995. Texas Barrel House Piano Program, 1987 | University of Texas Libraries |
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associatedWith | Durst, Albert Lavada, 1913-1995 | person |
associatedWith | William, Roosevelt T., 1903-1996 | person |
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Texas |
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Blues (Music) |
Piano music (Barrelhouse) |
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Person
Birth 1899-11-22
Death 1989-01-20
Americans