p, voc, 1915-1976 US, Oxford, Ohio
Singer / Musician / Composer of Jazz
A.k.a. Maurice Rockhold.
Maurice Rocco, born Maurice Rockhold (June 26, 1915 – March 24, 1976) was an African-American pianist, singer, actor, and composer known for playing boogie-woogie piano and his disdain for using a piano bench. He was a top nightclub and theater draw in the 1940s, and made several film appearances. He toured the United States, Canada, and Europe before becoming a fixture in Bangkok, Thailand, where he was murdered.
Maurice Rocco And His Rockin' Rhythm |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Can't Stop Playing That Boogie Woogie | Albert Ammons, Maurice Rocco | 2001 | Compil. |
Rockin Rhythm With Maurice Rocco | Maurice Rocco | 1956 | Single |
Rockin Rhythm With Maurice Rocco | Maurice Rocco | 1956 | Album |
Maurice Rocco And His Rockin' Rhythm Jazz |