Jerry Jeff Walker who wrote the enduring “Mr. Bojangles” and helped establish the Austin, Texas, progressive country music scene of the 1970s, died Friday evening (October 23, 2020) after an extended battle with throat cancer. He was seventy-eight. Born Ronald Clyde Crosby in Oneonta, New York, Walker learned banjo, ukulele, and guitar. Still in his teens, he hitchhiked to Florida and then to New Orleans, where he sang for tips on the street. He eventually gravitated to New York City’s Greenwich

Bill “Bojangles” Robinson wasn’t just a tap dancer—he was the tap dancer. Born in 1878, he broke through racial barriers in the early 20th century, dazzling audiences on Broadway, in Hollywood, and around the world with his effortless style and lightning-fast footwork. Robinson became the highest-paid Black entertainer of his time, famous for his iconic stair dance and for bringing tap into the spotlight. He paved the way for generations of Black performers, using his talent to fight stereotypes

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