Tampa Red

Tampa Red was an American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter, born January 8, 1904 in Smithville, Lee County in Georgia, USA. He died in a nursing home on March 19, 1981 in Chicago, IL. Tampa Red came by his nick-name because he was raised in Tampa, Florida and because of his red hair. He was also known as Honey Boy Smith at Ma Rainey. He also recorded alone, and cut a number of exquisite guitar solos.

Already by the time of his 1928 recording debut for Ghalia Volt to name but a few). He may have been the most influential of the early 20th century blues guitarists.