Dewey Corley

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Born June 18, 1898, in Halley, Arkansas. A staple of Memphis jug band ensembles, Corley was adept at washtub bass, jugs, and the kazoo, as well as being a fine blues singer. He lived all his life in Memphis, Tennessee, where he founded the Beale Street Jug Band, and even worked as a talent scout for Adelphi Records. He passed away on April 15, 1974. There's not much chance of making jug band music without a jug, although a few have tried. A washtub bass doesn't hurt, either. In fact, one of the main concepts of this tricky, goofy, and spirited...read more

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