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Rosco Gordon
American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter. He is best known for his hit songs "Booted,", "No More Doggin'", and "Just a Little Bit". Gordon was a pioneer of the Memphis blues style. He played piano in a style known as the "Rosco rhythm," with the emphasis on the off-beat. This rhythm was an influence on later musical styles such as Jamaican ska and reggae.