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Singer / Musician of Blues
Born June 18, 1898, in Halley, Arkansas. A staple of Memphis jug band ensembles, Corley was adept at washtub bass, jugs, and the kazoo, as well as being a fine blues singer. He lived all his life in Memphis, Tennessee, where he founded the Beale Street Jug Band, and even worked as a talent scout for Adelphi Records. He passed away on April 15, 1974.
Dewey Corley Combo |
Memphis Jug Band |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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The George Mitchell Collection | Dewey Corley And Walter Miller | 2007 | Album |
Tennessee Blues Vol. 2 | Dewey Corley / Mose Vinson | 1975 | Album |
The George Mitchell Collection Vol. 13 | Dewey Corley & Walter Miller | Single |
Dewey Corley Combo |