Piney Brown

Columbus S. Perry (January 20, 1922 – February 5, 2009), better known as Piney Brown, was an American R&B and blues singer and songwriter, who has been described as a "fine, big-voiced shouter". He released a string of singles between 1948 and 1988 and issued two albums late in his career. His songs have been recorded by Little Milton and James Brown.

Piney Brown
Brown (left) reunited with Ed Wiley Jr., after nearly 50 years, at the Blues Estafette in Utrecht, Netherlands, 2000
Background information
Birth nameColumbus S. Perry
Born(1922-01-20)January 20, 1922
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
DiedFebruary 5, 2009(2009-02-05) (aged 87)
Dayton, Ohio, United States
GenresR&B, blues
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
LabelsApollo Records, King Records, Jubilee Records, Sound Stage 7, among others
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