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: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for July 15, 1910
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on July 15, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for July 15, 2026 |
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| Sun | 22 Cancer 18 | 23 Cancer 14 | 15 Scorpio 25 |
| Moon | 7 Scorpio 11 | 11 Leo 17 | 27 Capricorn 45 |
| Mercury | 17 Cancer 36 | 19 Cancer 3 | 13 Scorpio 5 |
| Venus | 18 Gemini 38 | 6 Virgo 37 | 11 Scorpio 0 |
| Mars | 16 Leo 35 | 11 Gemini 54 | 1 Scorpio 26 |
| Jupiter | 7 Libra 7 | 3 Leo 22 | 29 Libra 11 |
| Saturn | 6 Taurus 5 | 14 Aries 30 | 2 Taurus 45 |
| Uranus | 23 Capricorn 15 | 4 Gemini 24 | 21 Capricorn 51 |
| Neptune | 19 Cancer 11 | 4 Aries 23 | 21 Cancer 31 |
| Pluto | 27 Gemini 1 | 4 Aquarius 32 | 27 Gemini 38 |
| Rahu | 25 Taurus 24 | 1 Pisces 48 | 19 Taurus 15 |
| Ketu | 25 Scorpio 24 | 1 Virgo 48 | 19 Scorpio 15 |
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