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Memphis Minnie

Lizzie Douglas (June 3, 1897 – August 6, 1973), better known as Memphis Minnie, was a blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter whose recording career lasted for over three decades. She recorded around 200 songs, some of the best known being "When the Levee Breaks", "Me and My Chauffeur Blues", "Bumble Bee" and "Nothing in Rambling".

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
June 3rd, 1897
Died
August 6th, 1973
Genres
Labels
Columbia RCA Decca Records Vocalion Bluebird
Last updated: January 3rd, 2024

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