Curley Bridges
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Curley Wilson Bridges, born on February 7, 1934, in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, was an American singer and pianist. Inspired by performances of Joe Turner and Louis Jordan, Bridges began his musical journey singing at church. After serving in the U.S. Army, he moved to Washington D.C., where he formed the Motley Crew with Frank Motley Jr. in 1953. The group recorded "Hound Dog" (renamed "New Hound Dog") and several other singles on various labels. In 1968, Bridges played the electric organ on Jackie Shane Live! and later fronted Bridge Crossing, recording Chip Dip with Motley in 1972. After moving to Barrie, Ontario, he released his first solo album, Keys to the Blues, in 1999. Notable tracks include "Honey Hush" and "Rock Me Baby". Bridges won the Excellence in the Arts Award at the Barrie Arts Awards in 2011. He passed away on November 27, 2014, from cancer.
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