Newport in Campbell County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Albert Washington

August 17, 1939 - October 23, 1998

— Cincinnati Music History —

Albert Washington Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Allen W. Bernard, April 27, 2018

1. Albert Washington Marker

Inscription.
Inspired by B.B. King and seeing Sam Cooke in his youth. Albert recorded on labels Duke, Peacock, Finch, VLM, Bluestown, Fraternity, Jewel, Iris & Eastbound. "You Gonna Miss Me" and "Ramble" in 1962 featured Big Ed Thompson, Sonny Watt & Tim Pleasant. Albert performed locally at Vet's Inn, Sha-Rah Club & Cory's in the 1960s-1980s and at the Cincy Blues Fest in 1992 and 1994. His final album, "A Brighter Day", was named one of the top three blues recordings of 1994 by France's Academie Du Jazz.
Installed and Maintained by The Big Joe Duskin Music Education Foundation.

Erected 2017 by The Big Joe Duskin Music Education Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is August 17, 1939.

Location. 39° 5.622′ N, 84° 29.498′ W. Marker is in Newport, Kentucky, in Campbell County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Fifth and Washington, on the right when traveling east on Washington Avenue. The marker has been moved across the river to Mansion Hill Tavern in Newport, KY. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 Washington Ave, Newport KY 41071, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker.

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Edison R. "Big Ed" Thompson (a few steps from this marker); “H-Bomb” Ferguson (a few steps from this marker); Southgate Street School (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Howat House (about 700 feet away); B.H. Kroger House (approx. 0.2 miles away); 315 3rd Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); General James Taylor Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Fick House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newport.

Photographed By Allen W. Bernard

2. Albert Washington Marker

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3. Mad Frog Nightclub

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2018, by Allen W. Bernard of Cincinnati, Oh 45202-1736. This page has been viewed 654 times since then and 123 times this year. Last updated on June 18, 2024, by Bill Hulsizer of Cincinnati, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2018, by Allen W. Bernard of Cincinnati, Oh 45202-1736. 3. submitted on May 2, 2018, by Allen W. Bernard of Cincinnati, Oh 45202-1736. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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