Tampa Red

1904–1981 (age 77)

Musician

Biography

Tampa Red (1904–1981) earned a place in American music history with his nimble guitar work, soulful vocals, and songwriting that helped shape the early blues tradition, inspiring fellow musicians for decades.

Even after his final performances, his melodies lived on in countless recordings, and he now rests at Mount Glenwood Memory Gardens West beside the community that long celebrated his contributions.

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