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Big Bill Broonzy

Big Bill Broonzy, born William Broonzy, was an American blues singer and songwriter. He was born on June 26, 1893, and passed away on August 14, 1958. Known for his unique blues style and powerful singing voice, Big Bill Broonzy is considered one of the most important figures in 20th-century American blues music. more

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“When thou diest, thy soul will be tormented alone; that will be a hell for it, but at the day of judgment they body will join thy soul, and then thou wilt have twin hells, thy soul sweating drops of blood, and thy body suffused with agony. In fire exactly like that which we have on earth thy body will lie, asbestos-like, forever unconsumed, all they veins roads for the feet of pain to travel on, every nerve a string on which the devil shall forever play his diabolical tune of 'Hell's Unutterable Lament'.”

“Because I have confidence in the power of truth and in the spirit, I believe in the future of mankind. Affirmation of the world and of life contains within itself an optimistic willing and hoping which can never be lost. It is, therefore, never afraid to face the dismal reality and to see it as it really is.”