VINSON, EDDIE (CLEANHEAD
). Bluesman ( in Houston, Texas). He came from a musical family: his grandfather played violin, and both parents played piano. As a child he sang in church quartets. His early professional experience was obtained with
Milton Larkins
Band (1936-41). Thereafter he played with various groups, including William (Big Bill
) Broonzy (1941), Charles (Cootie
) Williams (1942-45, 1954), his own group (1945-49),
Jay McShann
(1968-70), Johnny Otis (1970-71),...
VINSON, EDDIE
(*1917)> BLUESMAN