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== http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/images/bert-williams.jpg Bert Williams 1874-1922 ==

== http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/images/bert-williams.jpg Bert Williams 1874-1922 ==

'''Egbert "Bert" Austin Williams''' was one of the greatest entertainers in America's history. Born in the [[Bahamas]] on November 12, 1874, he came to the [[United States]] permanently in 1885.

'''Egbert "Bert" Austin Williams''' was one of the greatest entertainers in America's history. Born in the [[Bahamas]] on November 12, 1874, he came to the [[United States]] permanently in 1885.

Williams was also one of the most prolific black performers on recordings, making around 80 recordings from 1901-22. Indeed, his first recording sessions with George Walker for the Victor Company in 1901 are considered the first recordings by black performers for a major recording company. Williams signed with Columbia in 1906 and the majority of his recordings were with that company, including what became his signature number, "Nobody," with words written by Alex Rogers.

Williams was also one of the most prolific black performers on recordings, making around 80 recordings from 1901-22. Indeed, his first recording sessions with George Walker for the Victor Company in 1901 are considered the first recordings by black performers for a major recording company. Williams signed with Columbia in 1906 and the majority of his recordings were with that company, including what became his signature number, "Nobody," with words written by Alex Rogers.