Jimmie Rodgers
(1897-1933)
American country singer
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James Charles Rodgers (September 8, 1897 – May 26, 1933) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician who rose to popularity in the late 1920s. Widely regarded as the "Father of Country Music", he is best known for his distinctive yodeling. Rodgers was known as "The Singing Brakeman" and "America's Blue Yodeler". He has been cited as an inspiration by many artists, and he has been inducted into multiple halls of fame.
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James Charles Rodgers 8 September 1897 Pine Springs, Mississippi, USA
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26 May 1933 (aged 35) New York, New York, USA
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| Zodiac | Virgo |
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