William Moore Tidewater Musician
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 37° 55.808 W 076° 51.738
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William “Bill” Moore was born in Georgia in 1893. Nearby stood his home and barbershop. Paramount recorded Moore in Chicago in 1928 and released eight songs, some of the earliest by an African American folk performer from Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM12721
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 03/16/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member jhuoni
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William Moore Tidewater Musician-William “Bill” Moore was born in Georgia in 1893. Nearby stood his home and barbershop. Paramount recorded Moore in Chicago in 1928 and released eight songs, some of the earliest by an African American folk performer from Virginia. They are still valued and performed by musicians. “Old Country Rock,” a dance tune refers to the Rappahannock River and the town of Tappahannock, while “Barbershop Rag” testifies to his fine ragtime guitar style and his profession. Moore also performed blues for his customers and dance audiences as well as popular songs such as “Ragtime Millionaire.” He died in Fauquier County in 1951 and is buried in the Warrenton Cemetery.
Marker Number: N-37.

Marker Title: William Moore Tidewater Musician

Marker Location: US 17, Tappahannock VA 22560

County or Independent City: Essex County

Marker Program Sponsor: Department of Historic Resources

Web Site: Not listed

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