Artist Info: Blind Leroy Garnett

Leroy Roscoe Garnett, known professionally as Blind Leroy Garnett (August 6, 1897 – January 3, 1933) was an American boogie-woogie and ragtime pianist and songwriter.His two solo recorded compositions were "Louisiana Glide" and "Chain 'Em Down", although scant details of his life and career are known.

Life and career:
Garnett was born in Indianapolis, United States to parents Charles and Mattie Garnett (née Georapy), who both hailed from Kentucky. [read more...]