found: African American National Biography, accessed January 23, 2015, via Oxford African American Studies Center database:(Fulson, Lowell; rhythm and blues musician, singer, guitarist; born 31 March 1921 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States; formed his own band featuring brother Martin on rhythm guitar and Ray Charles on piano (1946); recorded first 78s for Big Time Records (1946); recorded first smash hit, 3 O'Clock Blues (1948); most memorable hits include, Every Day I Have the Blues, Lonesome Christmas, and Low Society Blues; one of the most influential blues guitarists (1950's); the biggest hit of career was, Reeconsider Baby (1954); series of successful hits, Black Nights, Tramp, and Why Don't We Do It in the Road (1965, 1967, 1970); maintained status as blues old master' (1990's); honors include, induction into the Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame and the Blues Foundation's National Hall of Fame (1993); five W. C. Handy awards (1993); died 06 March 1999 in Long Beach, California, United States)
