Frank Stokes (musician)

Frank Stokes
Background information
Born(1877-01-01)January 1, 1877 or 1888
Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
Died(1955-09-12)September 12, 1955 (aged 67 or 78)
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
GenresDelta blues, country blues
Occupation(s)Singer, guitarist, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
LabelsVocalion, Victor

Frank Stokes (January 1, 1877[1] or 1888 – September 12, 1955)[2] was an American blues musician, songster, and blackface minstrel, who is considered by many musicologists to be the father of the Memphis blues guitar style.[3]

  1. ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. pp. 238, 460. ISBN 978-0313344237.
  2. ^ Doc Rock. "The 50s and Earlier". TheDeadRockStarsClub.com. Retrieved August 30, 2015.
  3. ^ Russell, Tony (1997). The Blues: From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray. Dubai: Carlton Books. p. 169. ISBN 1-85868-255-X.

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