Tony Joe White

One of the most iconic figures in swamp rock, Tony Joe White was a songwriter, guitarist, and singer whose gritty, soulful music wove together elements of blues, country, and rock into a unique and powerful reflection of his Southern roots. As a songwriter, White wrote "Rainy Night in Georgia," which was a hit for Brook Benton and was recorded by dozens of artists, and "Polk Salad Annie," which Elvis Presley made a staple of his Vegas-era live shows, among many others. As a recording artist, White was an uncompromising performer and often battled his record companies for contr...