Mississippi Blues Trail – Red Tops

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Red Tops - The Mississippi Blues Trail

Between 1953 and 1974 the Vicksburg-based Red Tops entertained legions of dancers with their distinctive mix of blues, jazz, and pop. Under the strict direction of drummer and manager Walter Osborne, the group developed a devoted fan base across Mississippi and neighboring states. Most of the ten original members had played with an earlier Vicksburg band, the Rebops. Vocalist Rufus McKay’s rendition of “Danny Boy” was a crowd favorite.

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Address:
Vicksburg, MS 39183

Website:
http://www.msbluestrail.org/blues-trail-markers/red-tops