Roosevelt Sykes

ROOSEVELT SYKES d1983. American blues musician also known as "the Honeydripper". He enjoyed a long career, spanning the pre-war and postwar eras. His pounding piano boogies and risqué lyrics characterize his contributions to the blues. He was responsible for influential blues songs such as "44 Blues" / "Driving Wheel" and "Night Time Is the Right Time". He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1999