Barbecue Bob
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Barbecue Bob (born Robert Hicks, Walnut Grove, Georgia, September 11, 1902; d. October 21, 1931, Lithonia, Georgia) was an early American blues musician.
He began playing the 6-string guitar but picked up the 12-string guitar after moving to Atlanta in 1923-24. He became one of the prominent performers of the newly developed Atlanta blues style. During his short career he recorded 68 78-rpm sides.
His elder brother Charles also played blues and recorded under the name ("Laughing") Charley Lincoln.
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