Biography
Ann Cook was a blues singer born on May 10, 1903, in St. Francisville, Louisiana. She became a popular blues performer during the 1930s and 1940s, earning the nickname 'Bad Ann' during her career. Cook recorded her earliest known blues songs on March 7, 1927, in New Orleans, with two tracks released on Victor Talking Machine Co. 78 rpm record #20579. Her musical style encompassed New Orleans Blues and regional blues traditions of the era. Cook passed away on September 29, 1962, in New Orleans, Louisiana, leaving behind a legacy as a notable figure in early blues music.
Fun Facts
- Ann Cook was known professionally as 'Bad Ann,' a stage name that reflected the blues tradition of adopting distinctive monikers.
- Her earliest recorded sessions took place in New Orleans on March 7, 1927, during the early era of electric recording technology.
- Cook's recordings were released on Victor Talking Machine Co. 78 rpm records, the standard format for music distribution during the 1920s-1940s.
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