Frank Stokes (musician)

Frank Stokes (musician)

Frank Stokes (January 1, 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.

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Famous quotes containing the word stokes:

    “Some pray to marry the man they love,
    My prayer will somewhat vary;
    I humbly pray to Heaven above
    That I love the man I marry.”
    —Rose Pastor Stokes (1879–1933)