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The band Lavern Baker was founded in 1929. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in Chicago. Generally, music journalists would define Lavern Baker’s style within the genre/s of blues, and other rock music.
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Ruth Brown
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Chuck Willis
Harold "Chuck" Willis (January 31, 1926 – April 10, 1958) was an American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter. His biggest hits, "C. C. Rider" (1957) and "What Am I Living For" (1958), both reached No.1 on the Billboard R&B chart. ... [wikipedia]
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The Clovers
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Big Joe Turner
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The Coasters
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Lloyd Price
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Ivory Joe Hunter
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Johnny Otis
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Little Willie John
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Clyde Mcphatter
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The Mar‐keys
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Mary Wells
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Wynonie Harris
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Wanda Jackson
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Gene Chandler
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Amos Milburn
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What Genre is Lavern Baker?
Lavern Baker genre is not easily defined. Music magazines and journalists have different opinions on a clearly defined genre for Lavern Baker. However, many describe the style within the genre/s of blues, and other rock music.