Award by Blues Foundation, since 2015 also a music museum in Memphis, Tennessee
Blues Hall of Fame Museum
The Blues Hall of Fame is a music museum operated by the Blues Foundation at 421 S. Main Street in Memphis, Tennessee. Initially, the "Blues Hall of Fame" was not a physical building, but a listing of people who have significantly contributed to blues music. Started in 1980, it honors people who have performed, recorded, or documented blues. The museum opened to the public on May 8, 2015.
Inductees
Performers
1982 tour jacket of Muddy Waters, member of the inaugural class of inductees
Autographed guitar of 1985 inductee Buddy Guy.
Elaborate, Mardi Gras themed walking stick of 2007 inductee Dr. John.
Non performers
Literature
Albums
Singles/album tracks
Sources
"Award Winners and Nominees". Blues Foundation. Retrieved November 16, 2021: Select "Blues Hall of Fame" & "Search" for a complete list or add year and/or category for a partial list{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
References
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^"John Primer, Carey Bell, Snooky Pryor, Fenton Robinson among Blues Hall of Fame inductees". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
^ a b c d eEhrenclou, Martine (2023-03-15). "Blues Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees Announced". ROCK AND BLUES MUSE. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
^Mehr, Bob (2024-01-17). "O.V. Wright, William Ferris among Blues Hall of Fame's 2024 inductees". Commercial Appeal Memphis. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
^"O.V. Wright, William Ferris among Blues Hall of Fame's 2024 inductees". www.gratefulweb.com. Retrieved 2024-04-17.
^Deutsch, Doug (2024-01-09). "The Blues Hall Of Fame Class Of 2024". BLUES FOUNDATION. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
