Blues Musician. Gordon created a style of piano playing known as "The Rosco Rhythm." Many Jamaican musicians say that they developed the "Ska" sound after hearing his music. Most of his early records were made at Sam Phillips' Sun Studio. Phillips produced many of his recordings. As an artist on Chess and RPM Records, he had several hits. His song "Bootin'" went to Number One on the R&B charts in 1952. He appeared in the 1957 movie "Rock Baby: Rock It." Gordon continued to record until his death in 2002.
Blues Musician. Gordon created a style of piano playing known as "The Rosco Rhythm." Many Jamaican musicians say that they developed the "Ska" sound after hearing his music. Most of his early records were made at Sam Phillips' Sun Studio. Phillips produced many of his recordings. As an artist on Chess and RPM Records, he had several hits. His song "Bootin'" went to Number One on the R&B charts in 1952. He appeared in the 1957 movie "Rock Baby: Rock It." Gordon continued to record until his death in 2002.
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