Alger Texas Alexander Musical artist

Alger "Texas" Alexander (September 12, 1900 – April 18, 1954) was an American blues singer from Jewett, Texas. Some sources claim that he was the cousin of Lightnin' Hopkins, but no direct kinship has ever been established. It was also claimed that he was the uncle of Texas country blues guitarist Frankie Lee Sims'>Frankie Lee Sims.

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 12, 1900
Birth place
Jewett Texas , United States
Date of deathApril 18, 1954
Place of death
Richards Texas , United States

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Musical artist

Career started1927
Career ended1950
associated musical artist
Blind Lemon Jefferson
Lightnin' Hopkins
Lonnie Johnson (musician)
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Blues
Texas blues
Country blues
instrument
Guitar
Human voice

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