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Barbara
Carr
 Barbara
Carr is a native of St. Louis, and developed her
musical roots singing at the Mount Zion Baptist Church. As a teenager,
Barbara and her sisters began to experience show business as they formed
"The Crosby Sisters" musical group. Afterwards she was in a group called
"The Crumb Crushers, formed by her grade school teacher, and performed
on shows such as "The St. Louis Hop". Musically inspired by her family,
Barbara also includes as musical influences artists like Faye
Adams, Ruth Brown,
Mahalia Jackson,
Koko Taylor,
Jimmy Reed, and
Etta James.
Other early St. Louis performances include shows at the old club Dynaflow,
and on Dave Dixon's "Shower of Stars". A veteran performer, Barbara
has performed with everyone from the Memphis icon Rufus
Thomas, to our own hometown legend Oliver Sain. For more on Barbara,
read her interview. |