(February 16, 1915 – September 23, 1972)
Calvin H. Frazier was born in Osceola, Arkansas, Detroit blues and country blues guitarist and singer, cousin of Johnny Shines.
He was recorded in 1938 by Alan Lomax for the Library of Congress.
He released three singles under his own name in 1949 and 1951. From 1951 to 1953, Frazier was a recording member of T. J. Fowler’s jump blues combo. He then recorded with Baby Boy Warren in 1954. His final sessions in the studio appear to have been in 1956, backing Washboard Willie.
Frazier died of cancer at the age of 57, in Detroit.
