The Blues Foundation honored Pinetop Perkins with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th annual W.C. Handy Blues Awards held May 5, 2005 in Memphis, Tennessee.(People, Places & Miscellany)(Brief Article)

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The Blues Foundation honored Pinetop Perkins with its Lifetime Achievement Award at the 26th annual W.C. Handy Blues Awards held May 5, 2005 in Memphis, Tennessee. Perkins was also the recipient of the Traditional Blues Male Artist of the Year award and the Traditional Blues Album of ...

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