Frank Stokes (musician)
Frank Stokes | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | January 1, 1877 or 1888 Shelby County, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | September 12, 1955 (aged 67 or 78) Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Genres | Delta blues, country blues |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Labels | Vocalion, Victor |
Frank Stokes (January 1, 1877 or 1888 – September 12, 1955) was an American blues musician, songster, and blackface minstrel, who is considered by many musicologists to be the father of the Memphis blues guitar style.