Washboard Sam, born Robert Brown, was a prominent American Blues and Hokum musician known for his exceptional washboard playing and expressive singing. He was one of the most popular washboard players in Chicago during the late 1930s and 1940s, recording hundreds of songs. After moving from Memphis to Chicago, he frequently collaborated with notable musicians like Big Bill Broonzy. Although his fame diminished post-World War II, he made a comeback in the 1960s, leading to performances in Europe before his death in 1966.
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Meaning of the name - Washboard
A household item used for washing clothes, characterized by a corrugated surface.
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Washboard Sam belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Lawrence County
Place of Death: Chicago
Cause of Death: heart failure
Occupation: musician
Employers: Bluebird Records | Vocalion Records
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for July 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 22 Cancer 18 | 23 Cancer 27 | 14 Scorpio 25 |
| Moon | 7 Scorpio 11 | 23 Pisces 19 | 15 Capricorn 31 |
| Mercury | 17 Cancer 36 | 15 Leo 19 | 11 Scorpio 27 |
| Venus | 18 Gemini 38 | 12 Gemini 20 | 9 Scorpio 44 |
| Mars | 16 Leo 35 | 16 Virgo 25 | 0 Scorpio 46 |
| Jupiter | 7 Libra 7 | 8 Cancer 9 | 28 Libra 58 |
| Saturn | 6 Taurus 5 | 1 Aries 49 | 2 Taurus 50 |
| Uranus | 23 Capricorn 15 | 0 Gemini 22 | 21 Capricorn 49 |
| Neptune | 19 Cancer 11 | 2 Aries 8 | 21 Cancer 31 |
| Pluto | 27 Gemini 1 | 2 Aquarius 48 | 27 Gemini 39 |
| Rahu | 25 Taurus 24 | 21 Pisces 7 | 19 Taurus 18 |
| Ketu | 25 Scorpio 24 | 21 Virgo 7 | 19 Scorpio 18 |
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