Memphis Slim (September 3, 1915 – February 24, 1988) was an American blues pianist, singer, and composer. He led a series of bands that, reflecting the popular appeal of jump blues, included saxophones, bass, drums, and piano. A song he first cut in 1947, "Every Day I Have the Blues", has become a blues standard, recorded by many other artists. He made over 500 recordings. Memphis Slim (September 3, 1915 – February 24, 1988) was an American blues pianist, singer, and composer. He led a series of bands that, reflecting the popular appeal of jump blues, included saxophones, bass, drums, and piano. A song he first cut in 1947, "Every Day I Have the Blues", has become a blues standard, recorded by many other artists. He made over 500 recordings. false 2025-11-08 06:35:09 46 Blues 122211 e4cfb284-9ab1-47f0-a725-082f84275a16 /media/data/media4/Music/Memphis Slim & Buddy Guy/folder.jpg /media/data/media4/Music/Memphis Slim & Buddy Guy/backdrop.jpg