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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 e ...More >>

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 More >>

Filmograpy:

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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Similar Artists: Pete Johnson Matt "Guitar" Murphy Sunnyland Slim Albert Ammons Little Brother Montgomery More >>

Influenced By: Speckled Red Pinetop Smith Roosevelt Sykes Big Bill Broonzy More >> Followers: Jimmy McCracklin Mose Allison Booker T. & the MG's Tom Waits Otis Spann More >>

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