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Memphis Kenny P: The Soul of the Pocket Kenneth Wayne Pruitt (known professionally as Memphis Kenny P) doesn't just write the blues; he lived them through five decades of American music history. From the garage-rock trenches of 1960s Memphis to the major concert stages of Chicago and Los Angeles, Kenny's career is a roadmap of the authentic sounds that defined an era. The Memphis & Chicago Foundations A mainstay of the original Memphis scene, Kenny was the rhythmic engine for The Los Angeles Smog Division (L.S.D.), the only group featured in the definitive book Garage Bands of Memphis. His career later took him to Chicago, where he held the drum throne for the legendary Corky Siegel. Playing for audiences of 5,000, Kenny's tenure with Siegel was so highly regarded that he was eventually succeeded by the iconic Sam Lay--arguably the greatest blues drummer in history. On the Road & In the Pocket As a professional drummer for over 50 years, Kenny has provided the heartbeat for some of the most influential names in American music: Shuggie Otis: Served as the touring drummer for the psychedelic soul visionary across numerous performances--including a notable night at The Mint in LA w