Chris Whitley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chris Whitley
Occupation	Blues Singer
Date Of Birth	Aug 31, 1960(1960-08-31)
Age	64
Date Of Death	2005-11-20
Birthplace	Houston
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Leo

Chris Whitley Biography

Chris Whitley is one of the most popular and richest Blues Singer who was born on August 31, 1960 in Houston, Texas, United States. Blues musician and rocker famous as Big Sky Country and Living with the Law. He was well-liked by a lot of his fellow musicians.

Whitley was loved from He was admired by Dave Matthews who said he felt more passion for Whitley’s music than his own. who claimed he felt more passionate for the music of Whitley as compared to his own.

During the early 1980s Whitley was busking on the streets of New York City and collaborating with musicians Marc Miller, Arto Lindsay and Michael Beinhorn. He was given a plane ticket to Ghent, Belgium in 1981, and lived there for six years, recording several albums and playing with the bands Kuruki, 2 Belgen, Nacht Und Nebel, Alan Fawn, and A Noh Rodeo.

In 1988, producer Daniel Lanois heard Whitley perform at the Mondo Cane club in New York City and he helped Whitley obtain a recording contract with Columbia Records. In 1991 two of Whitley’s songs charted on the Billboard Mainstream Rock charts: “Big Sky Country” (#36) and “Living with the Law” (#28).

His birthplace was in a household filled with imagination. The father of the family was an artist, and his mother was an artist. The daughter of his father He was born into a family of creativity. His father was an art director and his mother was a sculptor. His daughter Trixie also became a singer. was also a performer.

Chris Whitley Net Worth

Chris Whitley is one of the richest Blues Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Whitley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started playing guitar when he reached fifteen years old.

He won an Independent Music Award for Best Folk/Singer-Songwriter for Breaking Your Fall in 2004.

Christopher Becker Whitley (August 31, 1960 – November 20, 2005) was an American blues/rock singer-songwriter and guitarist. During his 25-year career he released more than a dozen albums, had two songs in the top 50 of the Billboard mainstream rock charts and received two Independent Music Awards. Whitley’s sound was drawn from the traditions of blues, jazz and rock and he recorded songs by artists from many genres. He died in 2005 of lung cancer at the age of 45.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Chris Whitley height 5 ft 8 in Chris weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Chris Whitley Dating?

According to our records, Chris Whitley married to Hélène Gevaert. As of December 1, 2023, Chris Whitley’s is not dating anyone.

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Whitley was born in Houston, Texas and learned to play guitar when he was fifteen. His father was an art director and his mother was a sculptor. During his youth he lived in Dallas, Texas, Oklahoma, Connecticut, Mexico and Vermont. His parents “grew up on race radio in the South” and their musical tastes—including Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix—influenced Whitley.

Facts & Trivia

Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Blues Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chris Whitley celebrates birthday on August 31 of every year.

Top Facts about Chris Whitley

1. Chris Whitley was an American blues/rock singer-songwriter.
2. He released 12 studio albums during his career.
3. His most popular album was “Living with the Law” (1991).
4. Whitley’s music blended blues, rock, and folk influences.
5. He passed away in 2005 at the age of 45.
6. Whitley played guitar, harmonica, and banjo.
7. He collaborated with musicians such as Jeff Lang and Billy Martin.
8. Whitley’s song “Big Sky Country” was featured in a Levi’s commercial.
9. He received critical acclaim for his unique voice and songwriting style.
10. Whitley struggled with addiction throughout his life but remained dedicated to his music career until the end.

Was Chris Whitley a smoker?

Whitley’s lifestyle often aped that of the stereotypical bluesman; he drank and smoked heavily and was well acquainted with drugs.

Is Chris Whitley alive?

November 20, 2005

Where is Chris Whitley from?

Houston, TX

How old is Chris Whitley?

45 years (1960–2005)