Lincoln, Charlie

Lincoln, Charlie Charlie Hicks, 11 March 1900; Lithonia, GA – 28 September 1963; Cairo, GA Singer and guitarist in prewar rural Georgia style. Brother of Barbecue Bob Hicks. He learned guitar from Savannah Weaver, mother of Curley Weaver. He made various records by himself and accompanying his brother in 1927–1930. He continued performing into the 1950s, but a 1955 murder conviction and subsequent imprisonment effectively ended his musical career. Edward Komara Bibliography Sort…