Albums by Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup
ALBUMSunny RoadArthur "Big Boy" Crudup
ALBUMToo Much CompetitionArthur "Big Boy" Crudup
ALBUMThat's Alright MamaArthur "Big Boy" Crudup
ALBUMWhen the Sun Goes Down: Rock Me MammaArthur "Big Boy" Crudup
ALBUMRock Me MamaArthur "Big Boy" Crudup
ALBUMArthur "Big Boy" Crudup Meets the Master Blues BassistsArthur "Big Boy" Crudup
ALBUMArthur "Big Boy" Crudup Vol. 1 1941-1946Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup
ALBUMFather of Rock & RollArthur "Big Boy" Crudup
ALBUMLook On Yonder's WallArthur "Big Boy" Crudup
ALBUMMean Ole FriscoArthur "Big Boy" Crudup
Artist Biography
Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup--who also recorded under a plethora of pseudonyms--was a Delta blues singer and guitarist whose most well-known composition is a song made famous by Elvis Presley, "That's All Right, Mama." Crudup got his start in Mississippi in the early 20th century, and eventually moved to Chicago in the '30s to pursue his music. Although recognized as a major contributor to the genre, he was never able to make a living playing the blues, and, to add insult to injury, was cheated out of the royalties for many of his recordings. Nevertheless, he continued to play and sing until his death in 1974.
Hometown
Forest, MS, United States
Genre
Blues