Charlie Spand

Charlie Spand was an American blues and boogie-woogie pianist and singer who recorded during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Known for his rollicking barrelhouse piano style, Spand was part of the early wave of urban blues artists who bridged the gap between country blues and the more piano-driven, city sounds that would evolve into rhythm and blues. His recordings often featured vivid lyrics and a percussive, rhythmic piano technique that made him a standout figure among his peers.

Spand recorded for Paramount Records starting in 1929 and later for Okeh Records. Some of his best-known songs include "Good Gal," "Moanin' the Blues," and "Levee Camp Man." While details about his life remain scarce, his influence is heard in the work of later blues pianists and those who carried the boogie-woogie tradition forward. Despite a relatively small catalog, Charlie Spand’s music remains a vibrant part of early blues history.