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Francis Hillman “Scrapper” Blackwell (1903–1962) was a self-taught blues guitarist and singer whose precision single-string picking, urbane phrasing, and partnership with pianist Leroy Carr helped[…]

Scrapper Blackwell, born Francis Hillman Blackwell in 1903, was a gifted blues guitarist and singer best known for his partnership with pianist Leroy Carr. Together,[…]

Scrapper Blackwell may not be a household name to casual music listeners, but to blues aficionados, he is a true pioneer. Known primarily for his[…]