A film by Candice Ws

Preston Shannon My Life is the Blues

Preston Shannon My Life is the Blues, tells the story of a Mississippi born musician who has become a legendary guitarist and blues singer known as 'The King of Beale Street'. This film examines Preston Shannon's remarkable journey being the son of former sharecroppers, to becoming a world renowned musician. Preston Shannon My Life is the Blues, takes a glimpse into the history and formation of the Memphis Blues, Beale Street and the connection to African Americans.