Leroy Foster (musician)
Leroy Foster | |
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| Also known as | Baby Face Leroy, Baby Face |
| Born | February 1, 1923 Algoma, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | May 26, 1958 (aged 35) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 1946–1958 |
"Baby Face" Leroy Foster (February 1, 1923 – May 26, 1958) was an American blues singer, drummer and guitarist, active in Chicago from the mid-1940s until the late 1950s. He was a significant figure in the development of the postwar electric Chicago blues sound, particularly as a member of the Muddy Waters band during its early years.