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Memphis Slim
(1915–1988)
Blues Pianist
United States
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Memphis Slim was a blues pianist from the United States, best known for Memphis Slim and the real honky tonk.
Quick Facts About Memphis Slim
- Born
- September 3, 1915
- Died
- February 24, 1988
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Blues Pianist
- Notable works
- Memphis Slim and the real honky tonk
About Memphis Slim
John Len Chatman, known professionally as Memphis Slim, was an American blues pianist, singer, and composer. He led a series of bands that, reflecting the popular appeal of jump blues, included saxophones, bass, drums, and piano. A song he first cut in 1947, "Every Day I Have the Blues", has become a blues standard, recorded by many other artists. He made over 500 recordings.
Biography source: Wikipedia
Awards & Honors
Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres
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