Preston Shannon
Preston Shannon | |
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| Born | October 23, 1947 Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | January 22, 2018 (aged 70) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Electric blues, soul blues |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1980s–2018 |
| Website | Official 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".