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Minnie MemphisMemphis Minnie Memphis Minnie American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter (1897–1973) 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". Quick facts Background information, Also known as ... Memphis Minnie Background information Also known as Kid Douglas Minnie Lawlars Born Lizzie Douglas (1897-06-03)June 3, 1897 Tunica County, Mississippi, U.S. Died August 6, 1973(1973-08-06) (aged 76) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. Genres Blues Memphis blues Occupations Musician songwriter Instruments Guitar vocals bass guitar banjo drums Years active 1908–1958… (Source: Wikipedia)
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