Arnold Moore

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Arnold Moore (1914 - May 9, 2004) was a blues singer. Born in Topeka, Kansas, he grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and worked with various Kansas City jazz bands, including Bennie Moten's legendary jazz group.

Moore was active as a recording artist during the 1940s. Moore earned the nickname "Gatemouth."

"Gatemouth" spent many of his final years working as a substitute teacher at Yazoo City High School. He claimed to have been the 'original' Buckwheat from the Little Rascals.

After overcoming stage fright one evening, Moore saw this as his calling to become an ordained minister in the Baptist church.

Moore died in Yazoo City, Mississippi, after a long illness at the age of 90.

[edit] References

• Todd S. Jenkins, "Influential blues singer" (obituary)