Musician • Composer • Publisher. 1873–1958. Father of the Blues. In this house was born Memphis Blues, St. Louis Blues, Beale Street Blues and other great songs. This house was moved here from 659 Janette Street in 1983 and restored by the Blues Foundation.

Marker is on 352 Beale Street west of South Danny Thomas Boulevard (Tennessee Route 1).

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources: