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| Memphis Slim (birth name: John Len Chatman) was born on September 3, 1915. |
We can't let the day pass without celebrating the music of blues great, Memphis Slim. He is associated with the jump blues, a style that utilizes a small swing band featuring horns. His music became highly influential among later generations of blues performers. He even had an R&B chart topping hit with "Messing Around" in 1948.
He was inducted posthumously into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1989.
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| Memphis Slim at the piano |
Here are a few vids that show a nice sampling of his work:
Enjoy!!!
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