Henry gip gipson biography books
Henry gip gipson biography
In Memory Of Henry “Gip” Gipson – Alabama Bluesman and Juke ...!
Birmingham Record Collectors
Bessemer resident Henry Gipson is known worldwide for his Saturday night backyard parties.
These parties are a coming together of all peoples who share Mr. Gipson’s love of music, particularly blues, gospel, and country. Since , this gathering spot for those who love to play the blues &#; the likes of Kenny Brown, Shar-Baby, Clay Swafford, Chris Simmons, Johnnie Reese and Kent Duchaine, to name just a few &#; and those who love to listen, has been known simply as “Gip’s Place”.
Mr.
Gipson was born on a plantation in Perry County, Alabama, southwest of Selma, according to the family Bible.
Henry gip gipson biography books
Raised there and, later, in Bessemer, his love of music began in church and graduated to small juke joints. He began singing the blues, playing harmonica, piano, and then guitar. Because of his love for his church and God, he spent four years in Huntsville at Bible college.
To this day, he will quote you scripture any time he thinks you need it.
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