Kansas City Red

Kansas City Red
Born
Arthur Lee Stevenson

(1926-05-07)May 7, 1926
Drew, Mississippi, United States
DiedMay 7, 1991(1991-05-07) (aged 65)
GenresBlues
OccupationsBlues musician, nightclub owner-manager
InstrumentsVocals, drums
Years active1950s–1991
LabelsEarwig, JSP, P-Vine

Arthur Lee Stevenson (May 7, 1926 – May 7, 1991), known as Kansas City Red, was an American blues drummer and singer who played a major role in the development of urban blues. He performed and recorded with many notable blues artists, such as David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Robert Nighthawk, Sunnyland Slim, and Walter Horton.

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