4:27Furry Lewis Worried Blues
Sleepy John Estes, R.E.M., Piano Red, The Rolling Stones, Sam Chatmon, Furry Lewis, Mose Vinson, Memphis blues, Rolling Stones, Record producer, Songwriter
1960sSoloTV Appearance
Rare solo footage of Memphis blues, curated from across the internet. Browse 1 clip below.
Solo performances — individual musicians showcasing their skill outside of their band context.
The Memphis blues is a style of blues music created from the 1910s to the 1930s by musicians in the Memphis area, such as Frank Stokes, Sleepy John Estes, Furry Lewis and Memphis Minnie. The style was popular in vaudeville and medicine shows and was associated with Beale Street, the main entertainment area in Memphis. W. C. Handy, the "Father of the Blues", published the song "The Memphis Blues"...
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