Skeeter Brandon
Skeeter Brandon | |
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| Birth name | Calvin Thomas Brandon |
| Born | April 22, 1948 Halifax, Virginia, United States |
| Died | March 20, 2008 (aged 59) Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Keyboardist, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, keyboards |
| Years active | 1966–2007 |
| Labels | New Moon Records, Music Maker, Rock House Records |
| Formerly of | Highway 61, Prime Rib Blues Band |
Skeeter Brandon (April 22, 1948 – March 20, 2008) was an American blind blues keyboardist, singer and songwriter.
From 1966 to 1991, Brandon played in various bands across the United States. He joined Highway 61 in 1991, and recorded four albums in that ensemble until their break-up in 2001. In 1994 he formed the Prime Rib Blues Band. Popular Skeeter Brandon songs include "Strollie Bun", "That's What Lovin You Has Done To Me", "Soap Opera Blues", and "The Last Goodby". Brandon's lifetime in music reflected the influence of the African-American songster tradition.