ABOUT
Augustus D. "Gus" Jenkins (March 24, 1931 - December 22, 1985) was a blues/R&B pianist, singer, and bandleader who became famous during the mid 1950s. He is best known for the bluesy instrumental smash, "Tricky" (1956), an R&B Top 5 hit. Jenkins went by a number of stage names that included The Young Wolf, Little Temple, and Piano Bo, and from the late 1960s took the name Jaarone Pharoah
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Tricky (1956)
Pop charts debut year: 1956
Years active: 1952-1985
Genres: Blues, R&B
Labels: Chess, Combo, Flash
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