1923-2012
Marshall Bouldin III was an oil painter from Clarksdale MS known for his portraits.
Sam Cooke
1931-1964
Originally from Clarksdale MS, Sam Cooke was an influential singer, songwriter, producer, and activist. He often referred to as the “King of Soul.”
Ike Turner
1931-2007
Ike Turner, from Clarksdale MS, was a musician, bandleader, and producer.
Tennessee Williams
1911-1983
Tennessee Williams was born in Columbus MS, but spent some of his childhood in Clarksdale MS. He is a playwright best known for his work A Streetcar Names Desire.