Brazos Valley artists and entertainers have made a significant contributuion to the Arts in America. Here are a few of the entertainment legends from the Brazos Valley... You can find most of their stories at brazosvalleyblues.blogspot.com [BLUES VALLEY].
L. C. Williams- "Lightnin' Junior," Drummer, Recording Artist, Dancer from Millican.
Buster Pickens- Blues Piano Man, Recording Artist, lived in Hempstead.
Jerry Jericho- Country Music Singer & Recording Artist from Millican.
Ruthie Foster- Blues Singer, Songwriter & Recording Artist from Gause.
Mance Lipscomb- Blues Songster, Recording Artist from Navasota.
Nat Dove- "Boogie Blues King," Recording Artist, from Mumford.
Joe Tex aka Joseph Hazziez- Soul Singer, Recording Artist, lived in Navasota.
Chuck Norris- Martial Arts Champion, Movie & Television Actor, lives in Navasota.
Zelma George- Singer from Hearne.
L. C. Robinson- Blues Musician, Recording Artist from Brenham.
Milt Larkin- Big Band Leader from Navasota.
Bob Wills- Country fiddler born in Kosse.
Guitar Slim Green- Blues Picker, from Bryan.
Adelaide Prince- Victorian stage and silent screen actress- from Millican.
Alvin Ailey- Modern Dancer, lived in Navasota.
Blind Willie Johnson- Gospel-Blues Musician, lived in Marlin.
Big Lu Valeny- Tejano musician, made numerous albums, from Navasota.
Thomas Shaw- Blues Recording Artist, from Brenham.
Blind Arvella Gray- Blues Busker, from Somerville.
Texas Alexander- Blues Vocalist, Recording Artist, lived in Richards.
Juke Boy Bonner- Songwriter, Blues Musician, Recording Artist, from Bellville.
And of course, some famous Aggies...
Robert Earl Keen
Max Stallings
Lyle Lovett
Roger Creager
And of course, some famous Aggies...
Roger Creager
I feel very honored to be recognized by the Brazos Valley Hall of Fame
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