Blowfly (musician)

American musician (1939–2016)

Clarence Henry Reid (February 14, 1939 – January 17, 2016), better known by the stage name Blowfly, was an American musician, singer, comedian, rapper and producer. He released over 25 parody albums as "Blowfly" and another three albums as "Clarence Reid". He also wrote ten songs for Gwen McCrae.

Blowfly in San Francisco, December 2005

Blowfly was born in Cochran, Georgia.[1] His daughter, Tracy Reid, was a professional basketball player.

Blowfly died from liver cancer on January 17, 2016 in Florida, aged 76.[2]

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  1. Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues - A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers. p. 314. ISBN 978-0313344237.
  2. "Clarence Reid, R&B Singer Known as Blowfly, Dead at 76". Rolling Stone. January 17, 2016. Archived from the original on January 18, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2016.

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