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From homeless to blues musician: How Arlington vet who changed his life helps others
by Caroline Patrickis
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{p}The Arlington US Navy Veteran who served during the Vietnam War, Memphis Gold, went from homelessness to a famous blues musician. He now uses arts and music to help other homeless veterans through his nonprofit. (7News){/p}
Arlington, VA. (7News) —

His name is Chester Chandler but he goes by Memphis Gold.

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“My wife gave me the name," Gold laughed. "I was from Memphis and I had two gold teeth she said lets call you Memphis Gold and it stuck from there on."

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