Memphis Slim

Summary

Memphis Slim is a human^[1]. He was born in Memphis^[2]. He was born on September 3, 1915^[3]. He died in Paris^[4]. He died on February 24, 1988^[5]. He worked as a blues pianist^[6], composer^[7], singer-songwriter^[8], and recording artist^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (300 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Memphis Slim's place of birth was Memphis^[2].
• Memphis Slim died in Paris^[4].
• Memphis Slim was born on September 3, 1915^[3].
• Memphis Slim died on February 24, 1988^[5].
• Memphis Slim held citizenship in United States^[11].
• Memphis Slim is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[12].
• Memphis Slim worked as a blues pianist^[6].
• Memphis Slim worked as a composer^[7].
• Memphis Slim's professions included singer-songwriter^[8].
• Memphis Slim worked as a recording artist^[9].
• Memphis Slim received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎^[13].
• Memphis Slim is recorded as male^[14].
• Memphis Slim's instance of is recorded as human^[15].
• Memphis Slim's genre is blues^[16].
• Memphis Slim's genre is rhythm and blues^[17].
• Memphis Slim's record label is recorded as Old Swing-Master Records^[18].
• Memphis Slim's record label is recorded as Chess Records^[19].
• Memphis Slim's record label is recorded as Bluebird Records^[20].
• Memphis Slim's discography is recorded as Memphis Slim discography^[21].
• Memphis Slim's Commons category is recorded as Memphis Slim^[22].
• The cause of death was kidney failure^[23].
• Memphis Slim's residence is recorded as Memphis^[24].
• Memphis Slim's family name is recorded as Chatman^[25].
• Memphis Slim's given name is recorded as John^[26].
• Memphis Slim's given name is recorded as Len^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1915-09-03^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1988-02-24^[31]

• Genre(s): blues, blues rock, boogie-woogie, chicago blues, piano blues^[32]

• Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, blues, blues rock, boogie woogie, boogie-woogie, chicago blues, piano blues^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: e4cfb284-9ab1-47f0-a725-082f84275a16^[34]

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Memphis^[2], Memphis Slim… he was born on September 3, 1915^[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include blues pianist^[6], composer^[7], singer-songwriter^[8], and recording artist^[9].

Recognition

Memphis Slim received the Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎^[13].

Death and Burial

Memphis Slim died on February 24, 1988^[5]. He died in Paris^[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure^[23].

Why It Matters

Memphis Slim ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (300 views/month, #7,198 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

He has been cited as an influence by Jean-Louis Murat^[37], a musician^[38], 1952–2023^[39], of France^[40].

FAQs

Where was Memphis Slim born?

Born in Memphis^[2], Memphis Slim…

Where did Memphis Slim die?

Memphis Slim passed away in Paris^[4].

What did Memphis Slim do for work?

Memphis Slim worked as blues pianist^[6], composer^[7], singer-songwriter^[8], and recording artist^[9].

What awards did Memphis Slim receive?

Honors received include Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎^[13].

Who did Memphis Slim influence?

Memphis Slim has been cited as an influence by Jean-Louis Murat^[37].