Ivory Joe Hunter

Ivory Joe Hunter (October 10, 1914 – November 8, 1974) was an American rhythm-and-blues singer, songwriter, and pianist. After a series of hits on the US R&B chart starting in the mid-1940s, he became more widely known for his hit recording "Since I Met You Baby" (1956). He was billed as The Baron of the Boogie, and also known as The Happiest Man Alive. His musical output ranged from R&B to blues, boogie-woogie, and country music, and Hunter made a name in all of those genres. Uniquely, he was honored at both the Monterey Jazz Festival and the Grand Ole Opry.

Similar Artists

LaVern Baker

Big Joe Turner

Ruth Brown

Chuck Willis

Clyde McPhatter

The Clovers

Sam Cooke

Fats Domino

Amos Milburn

The Coasters

Bo Diddley

Etta James

Varetta Dillard

Fontella Bass

Arthur Alexander

Jackie Wilson

Ernie K-Doe

Floyd Dixon

The Cookies

Ben E. King