Meade Lux Lewis | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Anderson Meade Lewis |
Born | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | September 4, 1905
Died | June 7, 1964 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | (aged 58)
Genres | |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Piano |
Years active | 1920s–1964 |
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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.[1] His best-known work, "Honky Tonk Train Blues", has been recorded by many artists.