Memphis Slim

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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:
2003Live in France 1963
2002I Feel So Good
2002I Am the Blues
2002Boogie for My Friends
2000Gate of the Horn
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Filmograpy:
2004Blues Legends: Memphis Slim and Sonny Boy Williamson - Live in Europe
2002The Blues Greats
1984Memphis Slim at Ronnie Scott's London
1976All 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
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Influenced By:
Speckled Red
Pinetop Smith
Roosevelt Sykes
Big Bill Broonzy
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Followers:
Jimmy McCracklin
Mose Allison
Booker T. & the MG's
Tom Waits
Otis Spann
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