American blues musician known as 'The Honeydripper' (1906-1983) whose song '44 Blues' became a blues standard and his signature tune. Roosevelt Sykes Is Blue And Ribald…A 'Dirty Mother' For You album signed and inscribed on the back cover in blue ballpoint, "To Vernell and Henry Townsend, Roosevelt Sykes, 2/1/73." In very good condition, with scuffing, toning, and edge wear. The record is included. Blues singer Vernell was the wife of journeyman blues guitarist and St. Louis legend Henry Townsend.
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