Kansas City Red | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Arthur Lee Stevenson |
| Born | May 7, 1926 Drew, Mississippi, United States |
| Died | May 7, 1991 (aged 65) |
| Genres | Blues |
| Occupation(s) | Blues musician, nightclub owner-manager |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, drums |
| Years active | 1950s–1991 |
| Labels | Earwig, JSP, P-Vine |
Arthur Lee Stevenson (May 7, 1926 – May 7, 1991), known as Kansas City Red, was an American blues drummer and vocalist who played a major role in the development of urban blues. He performed and recorded with many notable blues artists, such as David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Robert Nighthawk, Sunnyland Slim, and Walter Horton.