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12 Facts About Dennis Binder

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Dennis Binder was born on November 18,1928 and is an American rhythm and blues musician and singer-songwriter, best known for his song "Long Man Blues".

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Dennis Binder was recorded with Ike Turner's Kings of Rhythm.

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Dennis Binder was born in Rosedale, Mississippi, on November 18,1928.

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Dennis Binder began singing with his mother and aunts in church.

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Dennis Binder's family moved to Chicago around 1939 where Binder taught himself how to play piano, determined to become a recording artist.

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Around that time, Dennis Binder formed a band with former Kings of Rhythm drummer Bob Prindell and guitarist Vincent Duling in Memphis.

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Dennis Binder decided to make Lawton his home and has resided there since.

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Rock 'n' roll was becoming popular and white audiences were enthusiastic about "black music", so Dennis Binder's band performed at white clubs.

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Dennis Binder later recorded at Benson Studio in Oklahoma City.

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Dennis Binder worked as a bail bondsman while recording and released music on his own label.

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Dennis Binder was introduced to Earwig Music Company President Michael Frank by a friend in 2004.

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In January 2007, Dennis Binder released his debut album Hole in That Jug.