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12-FEB-2011 Michael Edwards

Godfather

Memphis,TN

Clyde Hopkins, "Godfather of the Blues".
I ran into him in a shop on Beale Street, Memphis.
He is the only survivor of W.C. Handy's original blues band.
Nearly 90 years old, he was very gracious, and allowed me to shoot him yesterday.
A true giant of American music.

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Cheryl Klym-Edwards22-Feb-2011 01:41
Wow..great portrait Michael!
Frank Kavanagh Photography15-Feb-2011 18:54
A great portrait Michael, fine work.
Cindi Smith14-Feb-2011 15:14
Excellent portrait. A wonderful shot. Glad you got a chance to meet him and get this pic and thanks so much for sharing!
Jim Stiles14-Feb-2011 14:08
Michael,

What a beautiful portrait of this American great musician and icon! Wow, what a fantastic opportunity for you, and the photo simply COULD NOT be better!

--Jim--
Guest 14-Feb-2011 12:53
How fabulous, and a privilege to be able to get this wonderful shot of someone who evidently achieved so much. Andrea
hal 14-Feb-2011 07:51
This is brilliant Michael. One of the best informal portraits l've ever seen.
Terry_O14-Feb-2011 07:04
Super Wow! - What a terrific experience. Nicely done, Michael!
Pat Nighswander 14-Feb-2011 06:47
what a great portrait and a great opportunity..you did real well
Guest 14-Feb-2011 02:08
WOW again. One can only imagine the experiences this
man has had.
Cindy Flood14-Feb-2011 01:59
WOW! And you did yourself proud with this portrait. I hope you arranged to send him this photo. I'm sure that he would love it.