Mem Shannon

Mem Shannon
Born: Dec 21, 1959 in New Orleans, LA
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Styles: Modern Electric Blues, Retro-Soul
Biography: Guitarist, singer and songwriter Mem Shannon is one of young lions of blues who believes in expanding the parameters of the music. His two albums for Rykodisc, A Cab Driver's Blues (his 1995 debut) and Mem Shannon's 2nd Blues Album (1997), are both worth seeking out in record stores. Shannon brilliantly ...Read full biography
A Cab Driver's Blues
Released: 1995
Label: Rykodisc
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Mem Shannon's first album, A Cab Driver's Blues, became a minor media sensation upon its 1995 release due to circumstance more than music. Shannon's story is fascinating -- he's a New Orleans taxi driver ...Read full review
Memphis In The Morning
Released: 2001
Label: Shanachie Entertainment Corp.
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Mem Shannnon has come a long way from his days working as a cab driver. Six years after giving up his hack license, Shannon has four critically acclaimed albums under his belt. His fourth album, Memphis ...Read full review
More Mem Shannon albums: Main Albums (6)
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