Lizzie Douglas, more commonly known as Memphis Minnie, lived a life that would inspire the lives of many. Memphis Minnie was successful in just about any imaginable way. Not only could she thrive in multiple different genres of music, but she also was known as one of the best guitarists of her time. This success coupled with her strong personality made her a role model for females everywhere. Memphis Minnie was rare in that she was able to play everything from country blues to R&B to Rock and Roll. Her main successes, though, were in Country Blues and Chicago Blues. She initially gained success as a country blues artist. Minnie was able to gain the attention of audiences from the personal storylines that were written into her songs.