Washboard Sam

Washboard Sam
Background information
Born
Robert Clifford Brown

(1910-07-15)July 15, 1910
Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, United States
DiedNovember 6, 1966(1966-11-06) (aged 56)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
GenresBlues
OccupationsSinger, songwriter
InstrumentsVocals, washboard
Years active1920s–1960s
LabelsBluebird, Vocalion, RCA Victor, Folkways

Robert Clifford Brown (July 15, 1910 – November 6, 1966), known professionally as Washboard Sam, was an American blues musician and singer.