Josh White

Quick Facts

Full Name	Josh White
Occupation	Blues Singer
Date Of Birth	Feb 11, 1914(1914-02-11)
Age	110
Date Of Death	Sep 5, 1969 (55 age)
Birthplace	Greenville
Country	United States
Birth City	South Carolina
Horoscope	Aquarius

Josh White Biography

Josh White is one of the most popular and richest Blues Singer who was born on February 11, 1914 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Also known as Pinewood Tom and Tippy Barton. He was the first black singer-guitarist to have featured roles in Hollywood and Broadway.

He was Franklin D. Roosevelt‘s confidant during his presidency, and in 1941, he was the first black singer to give a White House Command Performance.

He married Carol Carr in 1933.

Josh White Net Worth

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

He sang in his local church’s choir at a young age. He helped introduce largely white audiences to folk-blues music.

He was featured on a set of four thirty-two-cent U.S. commemorative postage stamps in the Legends of American Music series, which was issued in 1998.

Josh White was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actor who was an important figure in the rise of folk music in the 1930s and 1940s. He was born in Greenville, South Carolina, on February 11, 1914, and was exposed to music at an early age through the spirituals sung by his mother and the blues played by his father. White began playing guitar and singing professionally in the early 1930s, and soon became one of the most popular performers in the country. He appeared in several films and recorded numerous hits, including “House of the Rising Sun” and “St. James Infirmary Blues.” White’s career was cut short by his untimely death in 1969, but his legacy as one of the most influential folk musicians of his generation endures.

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Who is Josh White Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Josh Ranked on the list of most popular Blues Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Josh White celebrates birthday on February 11 of every year.

What happened Josh White?

1955–1969. From the mid-1950s until his death in 1969 from heart disease in Manhasset, New York, White primarily performed in concert halls, nightclubs, and folk music venues and festivals around the world outside America.

Who is Josh White?

Joshua Alexander “Josh” White (born May 25, 1973) is an American Christian musician, worship leader, and pastor , who primarily plays Christian pop and contemporary worship music. He has released two solo albums, since 2010. He is still the lead singer of the Christian rock band Telecast.

What kind of guitar did Josh White play?

For much of his career, Josh White played a Martin 00-21 12 fret guitar. This guitar has a wider neck and is sometimes referred to as a New Yorker model.

Who influenced Josh White?

Josh also diligently set himself to learn to play the guitar from the musicians he met and by the time he was 13 his picking rivaled and sometimes surpassed that of his mentors. He later claimed Willie Walker , considered the pre-eminent Piedmont-style guitar picker of the day, as his principal musical model.

Does Josh make a white wine?

Sauvignon Blanc | Delicious White Wine From Josh Cellars.