Meade Lux Lewis
Meade Anderson "Lux" Lewis (1905 - 1964) was a United States pianist and co… Read Full Bio ↴Meade Anderson "Lux" Lewis (1905 - 1964) was a United States pianist and composer noted for his work in the Boogie Woogie style. His best known work, "Honky Tonk Train Blues" is considered one of the first rock and roll records, and has been recorded by many players, including Oscar Peterson and Keith Emerson.
Lewis was born in Chicago, Illinois in September of 1905 (September 3rd, 4th, and 13th are given as his birthdate in various sources). In his youth he was influenced by pianist Jimmy Yancey.
Although he first recorded in 1927, Lewis achieved little fame until he was brought to New York City by promoter John Hammond in 1938 when he appeared at well publicised concerts including at Carnegie Hall. The From Spirituals to Swing concert at Carnegie Hall launched a boogie-woogie craze, and he and two other performers from that concert, Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson became the leading boogie-woogie pianists of the day. They performed an extended engagement at Café Society and also toured and recorded as a trio.
Meade "Lux" Lewis died in an automobile accident in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 7, 1964.
Lewis was born in Chicago, Illinois in September of 1905 (September 3rd, 4th, and 13th are given as his birthdate in various sources). In his youth he was influenced by pianist Jimmy Yancey.
Although he first recorded in 1927, Lewis achieved little fame until he was brought to New York City by promoter John Hammond in 1938 when he appeared at well publicised concerts including at Carnegie Hall. The From Spirituals to Swing concert at Carnegie Hall launched a boogie-woogie craze, and he and two other performers from that concert, Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson became the leading boogie-woogie pianists of the day. They performed an extended engagement at Café Society and also toured and recorded as a trio.
Meade "Lux" Lewis died in an automobile accident in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 7, 1964.
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Meade Lux Lewis Lyrics
Basin Street Blues Won't you come along with me To the Mississippi We'll take…
Blues I hate to see that evening sun go down I hate…
Bugle Call Rag You're bound to fall for the bugle call; You're gonna brag…
I'm In The mood For Love I'm in the mood for love Simply because you're near me. Funn…
Oh Lady Be Good Listen to my tale of woe, It's terribly sad but…
Sheik of Araby "I'm the Sheik of Araby, Your love belongs to me. At…
St Louis Blues I hate to see that evening sun go down I hate…
St. Louis Blues I hate to see that evening sun go down I hate…
The Blues I hate to see that evening sun go down I hate…
You Were Meant For Me You were meant for me, I was meant for you Nature…