Meade (Lux) Lewis, a renowned pianist and composer, delighted audiences in nightclubs and concert settings, often sharing the stage with notable musicians such as Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson. His impressive repertoire included a range of piano rolls and recordings, which helped to popularize the distinctive boogie-woogie style.
In addition to his performances, Lewis was a prolific composer, joining the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) in 1942. His extensive catalog of instrumentals includes notable pieces such as "Yancey Special", "Honky Tonk Train Blues", "Six Wheel Chaser", "Yancey Goes Honky Tonk", "Bass on Top", "Bearcat Crawl", "Boogie Woogie Prayer", "Glendale Glide", "Boogie Tidal", "Lux Boogie", and "Rockin' the Clock", showcasing his remarkable skill and creativity as a composer.
