Memphis Minnie

Quick Facts

Full Name	Memphis Minnie
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Jun 3, 1897(1897-06-03)
Age	127
Date Of Death	1973-08-06
Birthplace	Tunica County
Country	United States
Birth City	Mississippi
Horoscope	Gemini

Memphis Minnie Biography

Memphis Minnie is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on June 3, 1897 in Tunica County, Mississippi, United States. Blues singer and guitarist who recorded over 200 songs, including “Bumble bee” and “Me and My Chauffeur Blues.”

Her headstone was paid for by Bonnie Raitt. paid for her headstone.

She was the oldest of 13 siblings.

Memphis Minnie Net Worth

Memphis Minnie is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Memphis Minnie 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Because she wasn’t making enough money playing guitar, she worked as a prostitute and a musician.

Kansas Joe McCoy and she released “When the Levee Breaks”, a 1929 album.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Memphis Minnie Dating?

According to our records, Memphis Minnie married to Little Son Joe. As of December 1, 2023, Memphis Minnie’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Memphis Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Memphis Minnie celebrates birthday on June 3 of every year.

What was Memphis Minnie known for?

Memphis Minnie, known as the “Queen of the Blues,” was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Her title stems from her legacy of successfully recording music across four decades as well as being the lone female voice in a male dominated blues scene.

Who did Memphis Minnie influence?

Memphis Minnie was a blues icon who made an undeniable mark on American music and influenced musicians like Bonnie Raitt and Led Zeppelin. Born in 1897 as Lizzie Douglas, she was a pioneer of electric guitars and prolific composer who wrote nearly 200 songs in her career.

How old was Minnie when Memphis died?

76 years (1897–1973)

Did Memphis Minnie win any awards?

She was among the first 20 performers elected to the Hall of Fame in the inaugural W. C. Handy awards in 1980 (Garon, 1991). Memphis Minnie ranks with Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Big Mama Thornton as one of the blues’ most influential and historically significant female artists.

Where was Memphis Minnie born?

Tunica County, MS