Memphis Minnie

Guitarist

Birthday June 3, 1897

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Louisiana

DEATH DATE Aug 6, 1973 (76)

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About

Blues guitarist and singer who recorded more than two hundred songs, including "Bumble Bee" and "Me and My Chauffeur Blues."

Before Fame

She worked as a prostitute, as well as a musician, as she was not making enough money only playing guitar.

Trivia

She and Kansas Joe McCoy released "When the Levee Breaks" in 1929.

Family Life

She was the oldest of thirteen siblings.

Associated With

Her headstone was paid for by Bonnie Raitt.