COLEMAN, GEORGE [BONGO JOE] (1923–1999). Street performer, percussionist, and singer George Coleman, known as Bongo Joe, was born in Haines City, Florida, on November 28, 1923. Coleman's father died before he was born and his mother died when he was seven. After he graduated from high school he moved to Detroit to live with his older sister. There he was exposed to the local jazzqv scene and began his interest in musical performance with the piano. He played with many local musicians, and even with Sammy Davis Jr. Read more on Last.fm

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