Charles Brown Born

Blues Legend Charles Brown was born on September 13, 1922 Texas City, Texas. Mr. Charles Brown was a major musical figure in the pre-rock and roll era of the late Forties and early Fifties. As a member of Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers and also as the leader of his own trio and a solo artist, Mr. Brown was known for his polished and sophisticated, intimate, mellow style that has been referred to as “nightclub blues” or “cocktail blues” and was a huge influence on artist like Ray Charles. He was best known for classic song like "Driftin' Blues and seasonal-themed blues classics like “Merry Christmas Baby” and “Please Come Home for Christmas.” Blues Legend Charles Brown was born on September 13, 1922 Texas City, Texas. Mr. Charles Brown was a major musical figure in the pre-rock and roll era of the late Forties and early Fifties. As a member of Johnny Moore’s Three Blazers and also as the leader of his own trio and a solo artist, Mr. Brown was known for his polished and sophisticated, intimate, mellow style that has been referred to as “nightclub blues” or “cocktail blues” and was a huge influence on artist like Ray Charles. He was best known for seasonal-themed blues classics like “Merry Christmas Baby” and “Please Come Home for Christmas.” Mr. Brown received the prestigious WC Handy Award, an NEA Award, and was inducted in the Rock-N-Roll Hall of Fame in 1999.