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Born: March 31, 1905 in Atlanta, GA
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's
Died: February 26, 1953 in Chicago, IL
Genre: Blues

Biography:
The thundering 88s of Big Maceo Merriweather helped pave the way for the great Chicago blues pianists of the 1950s -- men like Johnny Jones, Otis Spann, and Henry Gray. Unfortunately, Merriweather wouldn't be around to enjoy their innovations -- he d ...More >>

Discography: 2004 Volume 2 (1945-1950) 2004 Flying Boogie, Vol. 1: 1941-1945 2003 Chicago Piano, Vol. 2 2003 Chicago Piano, Vol. 1 1997 Victor/Bluebird Recordings 1945-1947 More >>

Similar Artists: Eddie Boyd Henry Gray Willie Mabon Otis Spann Boogie Woogie Red More >>

Influenced By: Big Bill Broonzy Tampa Red More >> Followers: Boogie Woogie Red Little Johnny Jones Eddie Boyd Willie Mabon Lovie Lee More >>

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