Meade Lux Lewis
Meade Lux Lewis | |
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Lewis in a 1944 advertisement | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Anderson Meade Lewis |
| Born | September 4, 1905 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | June 7, 1964 (aged 58) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 1920s–1964 |
| Labels | |
Anderson Meade "Lux" Lewis (September 4, 1905 – June 7, 1964) was an American pianist and composer, remembered for his playing in the boogie-woogie style. His best-known work, "Honky Tonk Train Blues", has been recorded by many artists.