I somehow missed these ones of Memphis Minnie on the last post. Hunting these markers down sure took us through some incredible places. Brought the blues to life.
Born Lizzie Douglas in 1897. She started out as a street busker on Beale Street supplementing her income as a sex worker. She was a hard-drinking, hard-living woman who could hold her own in a fight.
A fabulous performer. Her best-known tracks include Bumble Bee and Me and my Chauffeur – both full of sexual innuendo.
Finding her grave and marker wasn’t too difficult.
Opher's World 