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Rufus Thomas may not be a household name, but he is widely regarded as the patriarch of Memphis R&B, and his music influenced three generations. Matthew Ruddick reveals the amazing life and career of Thomas, and examines the social fabric of the city of Memphis, analyzing the factors behind the array of talent that appeared in the late 1950s.

Funkiest Man Alive Rufus Thomas and Memphis Soul

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      Publisher: MP-MPP University Press of Mississippi
      Publication Date: 4/17/2023 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781496838407, 978-1496838407
      ISBN10: 1496838408

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      Book Synopsis
      Rufus Thomas may not be a household name, but he is widely regarded as the patriarch of Memphis R&B, and his music influenced three generations. Matthew Ruddick reveals the amazing life and career of Thomas, and examines the social fabric of the city of Memphis, analyzing the factors behind the array of talent that appeared in the late 1950s.

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