Benny Latimore: Piano Legend of the Blues | Jackson News

Blues legend Benny Latimore, a piano virtuoso who bridged gospel and blues, has passed at 86 — leaving behind a legacy of soulful melodies, iconic Malaco Records hits like “Let’s Straighten It Out,” and a Blues Hall of Fame induction. Born in 1939, his decades-spanning career was defined by storytelling through sound, and he was set to perform at the Mississippi Delta Blues Festival just months ago. The music world mourns a true giant whose keyboard magic will echo forever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e1a6b8dcd2e86ed