Big John Greer

Big John Greer

voc, ts, 1923-1972 US, Hot Springs, Arkansas
Singer / Musician of Blues and Jazz
A.k.a. John Marshall Greer

American blues saxophonist and vocalist. "Big" John Greer worked with Lucky Millinder, Wynonie Harris, Bull Moose Jackson, Bob Shad, Hal Singer, Bill Doggett (and others) and in his own groups. Born: November 21, 1923 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Died: May 12, 1972 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Instruments

Vocals
Tenor sax
Saxophone

Genres

Blues
Jazz
R&B/Soul
Pop
Rock

Plays With

John Greer & His Rhythm Rockers

Lucky Millinder And His Orchestra

Popular Tracks

Concerto No.2 in G minor, P.336 'L'estate (Summer), 1st movement: Allegro non molto on Vivaldi: Four Seasons / Violin Concerto Op.61 / Flute Concerto Op.10/3 by Antonio Vivaldi & London Chamber Players

We Wanna See Santa Do the Mambo on We Wanna See Santa Do the Mambo by Big John Greer

Come Back Uncle John on Seven Nights to Rock by Various Artists

Red Juice on I'm The Fat Man by Big John Greer

Bottle It Up and Go on I'm The Fat Man by Big John Greer

I'm the Fat Man on I'm The Fat Man by Big John Greer

Night Crawlin' on I'm The Fat Man by Big John Greer

Ride Pretty Baby on I'm The Fat Man by Big John Greer

Drinkin' Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee on I'm The Fat Man by Big John Greer

I'll Never Let You Go on I'm The Fat Man by Big John Greer

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Band Members

Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
Come Back Maybelline / Bottle It Up And Go	Big John Greer	2014	Single
Rockin' With Big John	Big John Greer	1992	Compil.
R & B In New York City	Big John Greer	1988	Album
Sweet Slumber / Midnight Ramble	Big John Greer	1957	Single
Let Me Come Home / Come Back Uncle John	Big John Greer	1956	Single
Will I Be The One / Lucky, Lucky, Me	Big John Greer	1955	Single
Come Back Maybelline / Night Crawlin'	Big John Greer / Big John Greer & His Combo	1955	Album
A Man And A Woman / Blam	Big John Greer With The Four Students / Big John Greer & His Combo	1955	Single
Soon, Soon, Soon / I'm Glad For Your Sake	Big John Greer	1955	Single
When The Roses Bloom In Lovers' Lane / Too Long	Big John Greer	1954	Album
Bottle It Up And Go / You'll Never Be Mine	Big John Greer	1954	Single
Wait Till After Christmas / We Wanna See Santa Do The Mambo	Big John Greer	1954	Single
Ride Pretty Baby / Don't Worry About It	Big John Greer	1953	Single
Record Hop / Keep On Loving Me	Big John Greer		Single
I Want Ya', I need Ya'/Once There Lived A Fool	Big John Greer		Single
Duck Walk / I Still Love You So	Big John Greer		Single

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