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Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup

voc, g, 1905-1974 US, Forest, Mississippi
Singer / Musician / Songwriter of Blues
A.k.a. Arthur Crudup Elmer James (3) Percy Lee Crudup

US, Mississippi delta blues singer and guitarist sometimes refered to as "The Father of Rock and Roll" due to his influence on "The King of Rock and Roll", Elvis Presley, who recorded Crudup's "That's Allright (Mama)" for his initial, breakthrough record. He also wrote many other well known songs, such as "My Baby Left Me" and "So Glad You're Mine" which also have been covered by Presley and dozens of other artists. Born: 24 August 1905 in Forest, Mississippi, USA. Died: 28 March 1974 in Nassawadox, Virginia, USA (aged 68). Discovered by legendary Chicago record producer Lester Melrose, Crudup made his recording debut for the Victor label in 1941. Over the next 11 years he did 36 recording sessions for Victor resulting in songs like "That's Allright (Mama)", "So Glad You're Mine" (both 1946) and "My Baby Left Me" (1950). He then recorded more infrequently for a.o. the Checker and Trumpet labels before he by 1956 withdrew from recording due to dissatisfaction with wages and battles with Melrose over his writing royalties. In 1962 he recorded again, this time for Bobby Robinson's Fire label, resulting in some of his best recorded work, backing himself on all instruments. His later recordings includes a 1968 Delmark album and a 1970 album recorded in the UK with young british blues musicians including Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness and Hughie Flint.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Electric guitar
Genres
  • Blues
  • Rock
  • Pop
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
RocksArthur "Big Boy" Crudup2017Compil.
Where Did You Stay Last Night / Keep On Drinkin'Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup2016Single
The Definitive Collection 1941-62Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup2016Album
A Music Man Like Nobody Ever SawArthur "Big Boy" Crudup2016Compil.
That's All Right - An Introduction to the Father of Rock'n'RollArthur "Big Boy" Crudup2015Compil.
Sunny RoadArthur "Big Boy" Crudup with Jimmy Dawkins and Willie Smith2013Album
She's My Baby / The Moon is RisingArthur "Big Boy" Crudup2013Single
The BluesArthur "Big Boy" Crudup2012Compil.
My Baby Left Me - The Definitive CollectionArthur "Big Boy" Crudup2011Compil.
That's All Right / Shout, Sister, ShoutArthur "Big Boy" Crudup2010Single
Gonna Be Some Changes 1946-54Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup2008Compil.
Rock Me MammaArthur "Big Boy" Crudup2003Compil.
Everything's AlrightArthur "Big Boy" Crudup2002Compil.
The EssentialArthur "Big Boy" Crudup2002Compil.
Rock Me MamaArthur "Big Boy" Crudup2002Compil.
Crudup's After HoursArthur "Big Boy" Crudup2001Compil.
Dirt Road BluesArthur "Big Boy" Crudup2000Compil.
Cool DispositionArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1999Compil.
After HoursArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1997Compil.
The Complete Arthur Big Boy Crudup Vol. 1/2 (1941-1947)Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup1996Compil.
Complete Recorded Works 1941-1954 In Chronological Order, Volume 1 -- 11 September 1941 To 6 September 1946Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup1993Compil.
Complete Recorded Works 1941-1956 In Chronological Order, Volume 2 -- 6 September 1946 To 11 March 1949Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup1993Compil.
Complete Recorded Works 1941-1956 In Chronological Order, Volume 3 -- 11 March 1949 To 15 January 1952Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup1993Compil.
Rock Me MammaArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1993Compil.
Complete Recorded Works 1941-1954 In Chronological Order, Volume 4 -- 15 January 1952 To 8 April 1954Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup1993Compil.
That's All Right MamaArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1992Compil.
The Father Of Rock 'N'' RollArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1992Compil.
Goin' In Your DirectionSonny Boy Williamson With B.B. King, Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup And Willie Love1991Album
Mean Ol' FriscoArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1989Compil.
Crudup's Rockin' BluesArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1985Compil.
I'm In The MoodArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1983Compil.
Star BootleggerArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1982Compil.
Give Me A 32-20Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup1982Compil.
Previously Unissued 1960-62 RecordingsLightnin' Hopkins / Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup1982Album
Harpin' On ItJerry McCain, Frank Frost, Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup1972Compil.
The Father Of Rock And RollArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1971Compil.
Roebuck ManArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1970Album
Look On Yonder's WallArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1969Album
Rhythm & Blues Vol 4Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup1965Single
My Baby Left Me / I Don't Know ItArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1964Single
Mean Ole FriscoArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1962Album
Dig Myself A HoleArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1962Single
My Baby Left Me - Treasury Of Jazz Vol. 15Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup1962Compil.
Katie Mae / Dig Myself A HoleArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1962Single
Rhythm & BluesArthur "Big Boy" Crudup / Little Richard / Red Callender Sextet1958Compil.
Arthur "Big Boy" CrudupArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1957Single
My Baby Boogies All The Time / I WonderArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1955Album
I Love My Baby / Fall On Your Knees And PrayArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1954Single
She's Got No Hair / If You Have Ever Been To GeorgiaArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1954Single
Pearly Lee / Lookin' For My BabyArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1952Single
Second Man Blues / Do It If You Want ToArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1952Single
Love Me Mama / Where Did You Stay Last NightArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1951Album
Roberta Blues / Behind Closed DoorsArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1951Album
I'm Gonna Dig Myself A Hole / Too Much CompetitionArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1951Album
My Baby Left Me / Anytime Is The Right TimeArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1951Album
She's Just Like Caledonia / She Ain't Nothing But TroubleArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1950Album
Dust My BroomArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1950Single
Star Bootlegger / Nobody Wants MeArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1950Album
Hand Me Down My Walking CaneArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1950Single
Oo Wee Darling (Love Me With A Thrill)/ Mean Old Santa FeArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1950Album
Crudup's Vicksburg Blues / Shout, Sister, ShoutArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1949Album
Come Back Baby / Mercy BluesArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1949Album
Tired Of Worry / Hoodoo Lady BluesArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1949Album
I Don't Know It / That's Your Red WagonArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1947Album
That's Why I'm Lonesome / Just Like A SpiderArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1947Album
Train Fare Blues / No More LoversArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1947Album
Crudup's After HoursArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1947Album
I Want My Lovin' / You Got to ReapArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1947Album
So Glad You're Mine / Ethel MaeArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1946Album
I'm In The Mood / She's GoneArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1946Album
Cool Disposition / Keep Your Arms Around MeArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1945Album
Rock Me Mamma / Who's Been Foolin' YouArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1945Album
My Mama Don't Allow Me / Standing At My WindowArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1944Album
Gonna Follow My Baby / Mean Old 'Frisco BluesArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1943Album
Give Me A 32-20 / Raised To My HandArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1942Album
Kind Lover Blues / Black Pony BluesArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1942Album
If I Get Lucky / Death Valley BluesArthur "Big Boy" Crudup1941Album
Honest Darling / She's Got No HairThe Four Voices, Arthur "Big Boy" CrudupSingle
Mean Old Frisco Blues/Rock Me MammaArthur "Big Boy" CrudupSingle
Mean Ole FriscoArthur "Big Boy" CrudupSingle
That's All Right MamaArthur "Big Boy" CrudupCompil.
Crudup's MoodArthur "Big Boy" CrudupAlbum
Key To The Highway / So Glad You're MineJazz Gillum / Arthur "Big Boy" CrudupSingle
Crudup's After HoursArthur "Big Boy" CrudupCompil.
Shout Sister Shout! The Definitive CollectionArthur "Big Boy" CrudupCompil.
Mean Ole Frisco / Rock Me, MamaArthur "Big Boy" CrudupSingle
Worried 'Bout You Baby/Late In The EveningArthur "Big Boy" CrudupSingle
Goin' Back To Georgia/Mr. So And SoArthur "Big Boy" CrudupSingle
Katie May / Boy Friend BluesArthur "Big Boy" CrudupAlbum
The Very Best SongsArthur "Big Boy" CrudupCompil.
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