Several Artists Inducted Into Blues Hall of Fame

Several artists have been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis, Tennessee.

Singer Mamie Smith, songwriter and musician Roebuck “Pops” Staples, piano man Georgia Tom Dorsey, drummer Sam Lay and the Chicago band, The Aces are among this year’s inductees.

The inductees will be honored at ceremony at the Halloran Centre for the Performing Arts and Education.

Along with the five performing acts, albums and singles by Ma Rainey, Bo Diddley, Joe Turner, Albert King and Booker T. & the MG’s are also inductees.

The ceremony will be held May 9.