Melvin Jackson
Melvin Jackson, born August 16, 1915 in Tyler, Texas, was an American blues
guitarist and singer. He began his musical journey playing gospel guitar with
the Blue Eagle Four before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. In
1946, he recorded a demo that led to a contract with Gold Star Records,
resulting in the release of "Freedom Train Blues" in 1948, which became a
nationwide hit. Jackson recorded for Imperial Records from 1950 to 1954, with
notable releases including "Rockin' and Rollin'", which was later adapted as
"Rock Me Baby". In 1960, he released an album with Arho...
