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Born: September 03, 1915 in Memphis, TN
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: February 24, 1988 in Paris, France
Genre: Blues

Biography:
An amazingly prolific artist who brought a brisk air of urban sophistication to his frequently stunning presentation, John "Peter" Chatman -- better known as Memphis Slim -- assuredly ranks with the greatest blues pianists of all time. He was smart enough to take Big Bill Broonzy's early advice about developing a style to call his own t... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2003 Live in France 1963
2002 I Feel So Good
2002 I Am the Blues
2002 Boogie for My Friends
2000 Gate of the Horn
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Filmography:
2004 Blues Legends: Memphis Slim and Sonny Boy Williamson - Live in Europe
2002 The Blues Greats
1984 Memphis Slim at Ronnie Scott's London
1976 All You Need is Love: The Story of Popular Music: Who's That Comin'? (The Blues)
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