Thomas, Blanche
(1922–1977)> SINGER
Thomas, Blanche 16 October 1922; New Orleans, LA – 21 April 1977; New Orleans, LA Singer; performed with jazz and blues musicians in New Orleans from the 1940s until her death. Among her notable appearances outside Louisiana were the Elvis Presley film King Creole (1959) and a USO tour of Vietnam and Thailand with Louis Cottrell. Edward Komara Bibliography Harris, Sheldon. Blues Who’s Who. New Rochelle, NY: Arlington House, 1979. Five editions. Discography: Sort…