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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: Together Again One More Time Memphis Slim/Lowell Fulsom Memphis Blues (With Roosevelt Sykes) Lonesome Blues House of the Blues, Vol. 7 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
1968	The Sergeant

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

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

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