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Pink Anderson
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Anderson and his son "Little Pink" Anderson in the 1960s
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| Birth name | Pinkney Anderson |
| Born | February 12, 1900 Laurens, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | October 12, 1974 (aged 74) Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1930s–1960s |
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Pinkney "Pink" Anderson (born February 12, 1900 – died October 12, 1974) was an American blues musician. He was a talented singer and guitarist. Pink Anderson became famous for his unique style of blues music.
Life and Career
Pink Anderson was born in Laurens, South Carolina. He grew up in nearby Greenville and Spartanburg. In 1914, he joined Dr. William R. Kerr's Indian Remedy Company. Anderson would entertain crowds with his music. This helped Dr. Kerr sell his special medicine.
During this time, Anderson sometimes worked with Blind Simmie Dooley. They played music together in the Spartanburg area. In 1928, they even recorded songs for Columbia Records. In the 1950s, Anderson toured with Leo "Chief Thundercloud" Kahdot. This was another medicine show. He often played with harmonica player Arthur "Peg Leg Sam" Jackson.
A person who studies folk music, Paul Clayton, recorded Anderson in May 1950. This happened at the Virginia State Fair. In the early 1960s, Pink Anderson recorded an album. He also performed at some live shows. He appeared in the 1963 movie The Bluesmen.
Anderson played less music in the late 1960s. This was after he had a stroke. In the early 1970s, he went on a final tour. His student, Roy Book Binder, helped him. They traveled to Boston and New York City.
Pink Anderson passed away in October 1974. He was 74 years old. He is buried in Lincoln Memorial Gardens in Spartanburg.
Pink Anderson's son is also a blues musician. He is known as Little Pink Anderson. He was born on July 13, 1954.
The Pink in Pink Floyd
The famous English progressive rock band Pink Floyd got its name from two blues musicians. Syd Barrett, a member of Pink Floyd, combined their first names. He used "Pink" from Pink Anderson. He also used "Floyd" from North Carolina bluesman Floyd Council.
Discography
Pink Anderson recorded several songs and albums during his career. Here are some of his most well-known recordings.
Singles
- "Papa's About to Get Mad" / "Gonna Tip Out Tonight" (recorded April 14, 1928) – with Simmie Dooley
- "Every Day in the Week Blues" / "C.C. and O. Blues" (recorded April 14, 1928) – with Simmie Dooley
Albums
- American Street Songs (Riverside, 1956) – shared with Reverend Gary Davis
- Carolina Blues Man (Bluesville, 1961)
- Medicine Show Man (Bluesville, 1962)
- Ballad & Folksinger (Bluesville, 1963)
- Carolina Medicine Show Hokum & Blues (Folkways, 1961–62 [1984])
See also
- List of blues musicians
- List of country blues musicians
- List of people from South Carolina
- List of Piedmont blues musicians
