Memphis Willie B.
Memphis blues, Musical Artist
1911 – 1993
58 Views
Who was Memphis Willie B.?
Memphis Willie B. was an American Memphis blues guitarist, harmonica player, singer and songwriter.
He was known for his work with Jack Kelly's Jug Busters, the Memphis Jug Band, and his resurgence in the 1960s after years away from the music industry. He recorded "The Stuff Is Here" and "Stop Cryin' Blues". His 1961 song, "Overseas Blues", retrospectively expressed the fear of World War II servicemen who had survived the conflict in Europe, of joining the Pacific War.
We need you!
Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web!
- Born
- Nov 4, 1911
Shelby County - Also known as
- Memphis Willy B
- Died
- Oct 5, 1993
Memphis
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
Citation
Use the citation below to add to a bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Memphis Willie B.." Biographies.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 29 Mar. 2024. <https://www.biographies.net/people/en/memphis_willie_b>.
Discuss this Memphis Willie B. biography with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In