Butler "String Beans" May (August 18, 1894 – November 17, 1917)
String Beans and Sweetie May consisted of Singer, Pianist, Comedian and Vaudeville performer, Butler "String Beans" May and his wife Sweetie May. String Beans was regarded as the first recognizable Blues Star and the Duo helped in the rise and prominence of the Blues genre. They directly inspired Butterbeans and Susie. String Beans was killed accidentally at aged 23 years old. Their most famous song is "Titanic Blues", but there are no available recordings of the Duo; have a nice Wednesday.
Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butler_May
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Butler May Jr. |
| Also known as | String Beans "The Elgin Movements Man" |
| Born | August 18, 1894 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | November 17, 1917(aged 23) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Vaudeville, blues |
| Occupation(s) | Entertainer, comedian, singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Piano |
| Years active | 1909–1917 |
| Associated acts | Will Benbow Sweetie May Butterbeans and Susie |
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