Memphis Minnie
(1897-1973)

American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter – Memphis Minnie was born in Louisiana (State of the United States of America) on June 3rd, 1897 and died in Memphis (City in and county seat of Shelby County, Tennessee, United States) on August 6th, 1973 at the age of 76. Today Memphis Minnie would be 126 years old.

Age

how old was Memphis Minnie when he died?

Memphis Minnie died in 1973 at the age of 76.

Biographical data

Birthday	June 3rd, 1897 (Thursday)
Place of Birth	Louisiana State of the United States of America
Death Date	August 6th, 1973 (Monday)
Death place	Memphis City in and county seat of Shelby County, Tennessee, United States
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Gemini (The Twins) ♊
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster 雞

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Memphis Minnie

Birthday

When was Memphis Minnie born?

Memphis Minnie was born on June 3rd, 1897.

Death

When did Memphis Minnie die?

Memphis Minnie died on August 6th, 1973 at the age of 76 in Memphis (City in and county seat of Shelby County, Tennessee, United States). Today Memphis Minnie would be 126 years old.