Memphis radio personality and longtime R&B showman, Rufus Thomas is one of the most beloved figures in the history of soul-funk and the renowned ambassador of "The Memphis Sound".This essential collection compiles the music of Thomas' early years, including all of the great recordings he made for different labels such as Sun, Chess, Bullet, Star Talent and Meteorbetween 1950 and 1957.This is real blues-drenched classic R&B with a bit of savage rock & roll in the pocket.