The one and only Deford Bailey. Did you know❓ Bailey contracted polio as a child, which led him to learn the harmonica while he was bedridden. #history #countrymusic #halloffame #nashville #tennesseehistory #historicalmarker #legends #ancestors #historybeforeus #historymatters #historylesson #didyouknow #historyfact | History Before Us

DeFord Bailey was an American country music and blues star from the 1920s until 1941. He was the first performer to be introduced on the Grand Ole Opry and the first African-American performer on the show. He played several instruments but is best known for his harmonica tunes. #defordbailey #countrymusic | Dime Store Radio

DeFord Bailey holds the megaphone he used to amplify his harmonica. 💯💥read more at : https://www.countrymusichalloffame.org/learn/teacher-resource-portal/social-studies/discover-deford-bailey #superbluestv #instagram #vintagevibes #vynilcollection #bluesmusic #finds #harmonicaplayer #DefordBailey #earlyblues #countrymusic #usa | Super Blues