Shirley Griffith

Shirley Griffith Shirley Griffith American singer (1907–1974) Shirley Griffith (April 26, 1907 – June 18, 1974)[1][2] was an American male blues singer and guitarist, mainly based in Indianapolis. He is best known for his recordings "Walkin' Blues" and "Bad Luck Blues".[3] Quick facts Born, Died ... Shirley Griffith Shirley Griffith at the Ann Arbor Blues Festival, 1970 Born (1907-04-26)April 26, 1907 Brandon, Mississippi, US Died indianapolis, Indiana, US Close Early life Griffith was born in Brandon, Mississippi,[2] the second child of Willie and Maggie Griffith. He had five sisters and three brothers. He learned to play the guitar at the age of 10. Music career In the 1920s, his friend and mentor Tommy Johnson gave him further guitar instruction,[4] and…

GENRES: Blues, Female Vocalist