John Len Chatman (September 3, 1915 – February 24, 1988)
Blues legend , Memphis Slim, made over 500 records and was a huge contributor to the Jump Blues Genre. Thanks for your contribution, Mr. Chatman, you are appreciated . Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: Everyday I have the blues ( are nobody loves me ), Beer drinking woman, Grinder man blues, Rockin the house, Messin' around, Mother Earth and Stepping out
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memphis_Slim
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John Len Chatman |
| Also known as | Peter Chatman |
| Born | September 3, 1915 |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | February 24, 1988 (aged 72) Paris, France |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupations | Vocalist Musician Bandleader Composer |
| Years active | 1930s – 1980s |
| Labels | Bluebird Hy-Tone Miracle Premium Mercury United Vee-Jay Folkways |
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