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George Washington "Wash" Phillips (January 11, 1880 – September 20, 1954) [1] was an American gospel and gospel blues singer and instrumentalist. The exact nature of the instrument or instruments he played is uncertain, being identified only as "novelty accompaniment" on the labels of the 78 rpm records released during his lifetime.
Jul 11, 2009 · Washington Phillips was a pioneering gospel performer in the 1920s. Born January 11, 1880 in Texas, Phillips recorded sixteen songs, some of which amount to ...
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Oct 20, 2016 · But Washington Phillips—a stocky, snuff-dipping gospel singer from East Texas, who recorded eighteen songs for Columbia Records between 1927 and 1929—is an uncommonly captivating cipher.
Dec 7, 2016 · Washington Phillips recorded 18 gospel songs, then disappeared. Many thought he died in an insane asylum, but a new Dust-to-Digital release debunks the myths.
Oct 1, 2009 · Washington Phillips was a gospel performer in the 1920s and one of the founding fathers of American gospel music. Although his entire recorded catalog consists of only eighteen songs, he was ...
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Jun 26, 2009 · Washington Phillips - Lift him up. East Texan Phillips was one of the founding fathers of american gospel music. He recordet 18 songs between 1927-1929. He played the dolceola, a rare...
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Jan 25, 2018 · Learn about Washington Phillips, a humble and unique musician who recorded only 18 songs in the late 1920s. Discover his life, his instrument, his death and his legacy through the work of a music journalist and a record label.
