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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“Some pray to marry the man they love,
My prayer will somewhat vary;
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