St. Louis Blues

The song "St. Louis Blues" is synonymous with St. Louis. But composer W. C. Handy lived here for a very short time. Historian Andrew Wanko explains how his less-than-stellar time in the city led to one of the most famous compositions in American history.

"History Spotlight" is a collaboration between the Missouri Historical Society and @connectstl to highlight the people, places, and events that have helped shape St. Louis's rich past.