Tommy Brown

Tommy Brown was born in Atlanta, Georgia on May 27, 1931. He has performed soulful and comedic tunes for over 65 years and is widely considered one of the greats of Georgia R&B.He emerged on the music scene in the 1940's and has performed with and written for such legends as Count Basie, Chuck Berry, T-Bone Walker, Little Milton, Albert King, Ike Turner, Little Richard, Bill Doggett, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Chuck Willis, Big Mama Thornton and many others.Tommy Brown is a dynamic dancer, blues singer, songwriter, producer and comedian. His comedy albums were a hit during the 1970's during a departure from his singing career.Tommy Brown is known for his 1952 Billboard ..1 hit "Weepin' and Cryin" and for being the one who coined the comedic phrase "I Ain't Lying."I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4