Most people do not really realize what a huge impact that music from Memphis has had on the sounds that are heard on the radio today. Although many people have heard of Jay Z, Bruce Springsteen and various rhythm and blues artists, few know that without people like W.C. Handy, B.B. King and Memphis Minnie [...]
Memphis soul music is one of the most interesting forms of music around today, with an interesting and rich history that tells the tales of struggle, accomplishment and life. Memphis soul music has also influenced a wide variety of different genres, including rhythm and blues, modern jazz and rock and roll. Musicians that have been [...]
The music from Memphis during the early part of the 20th century was unlike anything the country had ever heard before. It was called The Blues, and the music from Memphis soon took the entire country by storm without many people knowing it. The people who created the music from Memphis like W.C. Handy, Willie [...]
When talking about Memphis musicians, it is nearly impossible not to mention W.C. Handy. Born William Christopher Handy on November 16, 1873, Handy went on to become a blues composer and one of the most recognizable Memphis musicians ever. He his credited with shaping the face of American music, with his unique rhythms and incomparable [...]
