Memphis Willie B., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Memphis Willie B.

American Memphis blues guitarist, singer and songwriter

Date of Birth: 04-Nov-1911

Place of Birth: Shelby County, Tennessee, United States

Date of Death: 05-Oct-1993

Profession: singer, songwriter, guitarist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Memphis Willie B.

  • Memphis Willie B.
  • (November 4, 1911 – October 5, 1993) was an American Memphis blues guitarist, harmonica player, singer and songwriter.He was known for his work with Jack Kelly's Jug Busters and the Memphis Jug Band.
  • His career was revived in the 1960s after years away from the music industry.
  • He recorded "The Stuff Is Here" and "Stop Cryin' Blues".
  • His 1961 song "Overseas Blues" retrospectively expressed the fear of World War II servicemen who had survived the conflict in Europe and were sent to fight in the Pacific War.

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