Alger “Texas” Alexander

Data

Born: Alger Alexander, Jewett, Texas, USA?
Died: Houston, Texas, USA?
Active: 20s-30s
Instruments: Voice

Biography

A very interesting blues singer, Alexander recorded a lot during the late 20s, early 30s era, including for Vocalion and Okeh.

The last part of his life has been subject to controversy (being reported as dead in 1935), he aparently murdered his wife in 1939 and only went back to music episodically after his release.

Discography Highlights

Corn Bread Blues, Long Lonesome Day Blues (1927), Blue Devil Blues, Penitentiary Moan Blues, Boe Hog Blues, Bell Cow Blues, Frisco Train Blues, Work Ox Blues (1928) (with Lonnie Johnson).