Pink Anderson
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About
Legendary blues singer and guitarist from South Carolina. He is remembered for songs like Papa's About to Get Mad and Every Day in the Week Blues.
Before Fame
He was hired to entertain crowds while Dr. Frank Kerr of the Indian Remedy Company sold medicinal products to them.
Trivia
His first name was the inspiration behind the name of seminal progressive rock band Pink Floyd.
Family Life
His son, referred to as Little Pink Anderson, was also a blues musician.
Associated With
He and big band musician Don Redman are both legends in the Piedmont music scene.
