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".

Memphis Minnie
Portrait (1940) on Minnie's grave marker
Background information
Birth nameLizzie Douglas
Also known asKid Douglas, Minnie Lawlars
Born(1897-06-03)June 3, 1897
Tunica County, Mississippi, U.S. or New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 6, 1973(1973-08-06) (aged 76)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresBlues, Memphis blues
Occupation(s)Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, electric guitar, bass, banjo, drums
Years active1908–1958
LabelsOkeh, Columbia, Vocalion, Decca, Bluebird, Checker, JOB
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