R.L. Burnside (1926-2005)

Blues great R.L. Burnside died on September 1st at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Burnside, who is survived by his wife, Alice Mae, 12 children, and numerous grandchildren, was 78.

It was in January that TGB reported that Burnside had suffered a heart attack, but was expected to make a recovery.

For more information on the death of R.L. Burnside, go to Yahoo News! or log on to Fat Possum Records, his record company

If you are interested in making a donation to R.L. Burnside memorial, please send donations to:
Freeland & Freeland Trust Account
Burnside Memorial
P.O. Box 269
Oxford, MS 38655
(662) 234-3414