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Boogie-woogie veteran turns students on at Wesleyan
Roosevelt Sykes known as the Dripper, 66, from New Orleans, performed boogie and blues at Wesleyan University chapel drawing engaged students from Wesleyan and nearby campuses. He spoke of his start in gin mills, offered reflections on rights and contracts, and described his long career across Europe and the United States.
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Middletown
Conn
UPI
Wesleyan University
Roosevelt Sykes
New Orleans
Sykes
Jim Cohen
Springfield
Mass
Wesleyan
Mike Minard
Wesleyan Arugs
Mississippi Levee Honky Tonk
West Helena
Ack
Adam Bragg
Bragg
Missouri
Annie Oakley
Union Square
New York City
Irene Jackson
Washington, D.C