Rubin Lacy
Rubin Lacy was one of the most talented and influential artists in Mississippi blues during his short career as a secular performer. The grandson of a minister, Lacy was born in Pelahatchie on January 2, 1901. He was a well-known blues performer in the Jackson area and the Delta until 1932, when he put his guitar down and became a preacher. In the 1950s he moved to California, where he died on November 14, 1969. He is buried in Pelahatchie.
Hours: Hours for sites on the Mississippi Blues Trail are changing. For the most accurate information on hours of operation and tours, please contact the Jackson Welcome Center at 601-345-2550.
716 2nd Street, Pelahatchie, MS 39145
(601) 345-2560
