Preston Shannon

Preston Shannon
Born(1947-10-23)October 23, 1947
Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States
OriginMemphis, Tennessee, United States
DiedJanuary 22, 2018(2018-01-22) (aged 70)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresElectric blues, soul blues
OccupationsGuitarist, singer, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1980s–2018
WebsiteOfficial website

Preston Shannon (October 23, 1947 – January 22, 2018) was an American electric blues and soul blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.

AllMusic noted that "Shannon's specialty is a blend of Southern-fried soul and blues, and his albums and live shows – always with a horn section – are an eclectic mix of danceable, grooving tunes and slow, soulful ballads". Among the songs he wrote are "Beale Street Boogaloo" and "Midnight in Memphis".

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