Leroy Carr was an American blues singer, songwriter and pianist, born on March 27 1905 in Tennessee. Leroy lived in Indianapolis for most of his life.
His work influenced artists such as Ray Charles, Nat King Cole and Charles Brown, mostly with his piano style. His popularity and famous songs resulted in numerous of covers by artists such as Eric Clapton and Robert Johnson.
Leroy Carr died at the age of 30 of nephritis, caused by alcoholism.
Leroy Carr's first album Whiskey Is My Habit, Good Women Is All I Crave: The Best of Leroy Carr released on Thu Jan 01 2004.
The most popular album by Leroy Carr's is Whiskey Is My Habit, Good Women Is All I Crave: The Best of Leroy Carr
The most popular song by Leroy Carr's is Blues Before Sunrise
Leroy Carr's first song I Believe I’ll Make a Change released on Mon Jan 01 1934.