Tiny Bradshaw
Tiny Bradshaw | |
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Bradshaw in 1942 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Myron Carlton Bradshaw |
| Born | September 23, 1907 Youngstown, Ohio, United States |
| Died | November 26, 1958 (aged 51) Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Genres | Jazz, rhythm and blues |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist, drummer, singer, songwriter, bandleader |
| Instrument(s) | drums, piano |
| Years active | 1933–1958 |
Myron Carlton "Tiny" Bradshaw (September 23, 1907 – November 26, 1958) was an American jazz and rhythm and blues bandleader, singer, composer, pianist, and drummer. His biggest hit was "Well Oh Well" in 1950, and the following year he recorded "The Train Kept A-Rollin'", a song that was pivotal to the development of rock and roll. Bradshaw co-wrote and sang on both records.