Talk:Magic Slim

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Birthplace

Magic Slim's website here refers to him having been born in Torrence, Mississippi. But, that place does not seem to exist, on Google or anywhere else. There are some references to a place called Torrance, having existed historically in Yalobusha County. Do we know if that was where he was, in fact, born? Ghmyrtle (talk) 08:55, 21 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

I have no more info than you. I just decided to lean along with the (very slight) majority of available sources and discard the non-otherwise-documented possibility. trespassers william (talk) 15:56, 1 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Check this out!

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VYGX-9QQ . But still i'll try to pursue the torrwhat thing. trespassers william (talk) 00:21, 2 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Encyclopedia of the Blues (ed. Komara) impresses as more knowledgeable as it writes (p. 647)

MAGIC SLIM

b. Morris Holt, 7 August 1937; Torrance, MS

Veteran Chicago blues singer and guitarist Magic Slim

was born Morris Holt and was raised in Torrance,

Mississippi, a small rural community outside of

Grenada.

trespassers william (talk) 00:52, 2 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

That fits. The Torrance in Yalobusha County is near Grenada. I'll tweak the text a little. Thanks for finding those refs. Ghmyrtle (talk) 08:08, 2 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Alive but ill Death

As of 21 February, Magic Slim's Facebook page says:

The fact of the matter is that as of this moment, 8:00 am Thursday morning, Magic Slim has NOT passed away yet. He has been disconnected from life support but is not deceased as previously reported. He is not expected to recover and all we can do is pray for him and rejoice in his life. Thank you for caring.Linda Cunningham, Public Relations - Magic Slim

I've removed the death details accordingly. Ghmyrtle (talk) 20:03, 21 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Just found this article. It looks like he's passed on. http://journalstar.com/entertainment/music/magic-slim-holt-lincoln-bluesman-dies-at/article_22ee1a0f-69a4-558c-9b7c-48048cfce142.html — Preceding unsigned comment added by 134.173.64.24 (talk) 20:23, 21 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Check the time the article was posted versus the one posted here...—Wylie pedia 20:34, 21 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Death now confirmed on his Facebook page:

"It is with great sorrow that I inform you that Magic Slim, a.k.a. Morris Holt of Grenada, Mississippi passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013. He will be missed by his family, friends and blues fans all over the world. Funeral arrangements and a Memorial Service will be announced later this week. The family wishes to thank everyone for their kind words and prayers.Marty Salzman - Manager Magic Slim. Linda Cunningham - Public Relations - Magic Slim. Mike Blakemore - Tour Manager - Magic Slim

Ghmyrtle (talk) 21:07, 21 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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