Preston Shannon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Preston Shannon

American electric blues and soul blues guitarist, singer and songwriter

Date of Birth: 23-Oct-1947

Place of Birth: Olive Branch, Mississippi, United States

Date of Death: 22-Jan-2018

Profession: singer, songwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

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 speciality 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".