Browsing: Matt “Guitar” Murphy

This edition focuses on the album ‘The Come Back’ by Memphis Slim and His House Rockers featuring Matt “Guitar” Murphy.

One of the greatest sidemen in the history of blues music, Matt “Guitar” Murphy died last night. He was 88.

Yesterday, 11/10/2011, Matt “Guitar” Murphy and long time girl friend, Kathy Hemrick were married in a private ceremony in South Miami. The couple resides in the South Miami area. A reception will be held at Satchmo in Fort Lauderdale on 12/10/11 to celebrate their nuptials and the release of his new CD entitled “Last Call”. The reception

Ten years removed from a stroke that had doctors saying he wouldn’t be able to play again, Matt “Guitar” Murphy, 81, is proving age and injury can’t diminish his skill set.