Shirley Griffith

Who was Shirley Griffith?

Shirley Griffith was an American blues singer and guitarist, mainly based in Indianapolis. He is best known for his recordings, "Walkin' Blues" and "Bad Luck Blues".

Griffith was born in Brandon, Mississippi, United States. He died from heart disease in Indianapolis in June 1974, at the age of 66. He had three children Elonza Griffith, Walter James Griffith and Mary T. Griffith. His first wife was Addie B. McNeil and his second wife Elizabeth. He was the second child born to Willie and Maggie Griffith. He had five sisters and three brothers, one brother Robert Griffith and one sister Bealuah Griffith-Myers are living.