DeFord Bailey, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

DeFord Bailey

American country musician

Date of Birth: 14-Dec-1899

Place of Birth: Tennessee, United States

Date of Death: 02-Jul-1982

Profession: musician, songwriter, banjoist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

DeFord Bailey (December 14, 1899 – July 2, 1982) was an American country music and blues star from the 1920s until 1941.
He was the first performer to be introduced on the Grand Ole Opry and the first African-American performer on the show.
He played several instruments but is best known for his harmonica tunes.