Frank Stokes Musical artist

Frank Stokes (January 1, 1888 – September 12, 1955) 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.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1888
Birth place
Tennessee , Shelby County Tennessee , United States
Date of deathSeptember 12, 1955
Place of death
Memphis Tennessee , United States

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Musical artist

BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Country blues
Delta blues
instrument
Guitar
Human voice
record label
Victor Talking Machine Company
Paramount Records

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