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Memphis Minnie

American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter (1897-1973) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 76

Lizzie Douglas, 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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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1897 to 1973 · aged 76