28 Sep 1912
On September 28, 1912, the publication of William Christopher Handy's "Memphis Blues" changed the course of American popular song. Handy introduced an African-American folk tradition, the blues, into mainstream music. By the 1960s, the blues sound had significantly influenced the development of jazz and rock and roll, quintessential American musical forms.
Born in Alabama in 1873, W. C. Handy attended Teachers Agricultural and Mec...
Memphis Blues Timeline
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William Christopher Handy's "Memphis Blues" Is Published
On September 28, 1912, the publication of William Christopher Handy's "Memphis Blues" changed the course of American popular song. Handy introduced an African-American folk tradition, the...
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