Tiny Bradshaw

Tiny Bradshaw was an influential American jazz and rhythm and blues bandleader, singer, and drummer active mainly in the 1940s and 1950s. Known for his energetic performances and smooth vocal style, he led bands that played lively jazz and early R&B music, helping shape the development of these genres. His most famous song is "Train Kept A-Rollin'," which became a rock and roll standard. Bradshaw’s work bridged jazz and popular music, and he contributed to the growth of rhythm and blues, influencing later rock and soul musicians.