The music of left-handed ,one-man band Doctor Ross, who has recorded for Sun, Chess, Fortune, and Testament since 1951 (he was born Charles Isaiah Ross on October 21, 1925 in Tunica, Mississippi and passed away on May 28, 1993), has as much to do with the development of Memphis Rock as any artist around. Although singles chart success never came his way, just listen to Cat Squirrel and Chicago Breakdown for some of the most energetic, infectious boogie you're apt to hear anywhere and from any artist. A must for both the true R&B historian AND for anyone just wanting to listen to the sound that paved the way for many, more notable Memphis artists to come.
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