Nappy Brown June 12, 2008

Born in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1929, Napoleon "Nappy" Brown's earliest musical influences were blues and gospel. A big man with an incredible amount of energy, Nappy soon became famous for his wild stage antics. Touring with the likes of Little Richard and Jackie Wilson, Nappy always got the crowds involved in his performances. Since the release of 'Tore Up' (1984), Nappy has recorded a solid string of albums for a variety of labels. He regularly appears at blues festivals