Lynwood Slim

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lynwood Slim
Occupation	Flautist
Date Of Birth	Aug 19, 1953(1953-08-19)
Age	71
Date Of Death	August 4, 2014, Fullerton, CA
Birthplace	Los Angeles
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Leo

Lynwood Slim Biography

Lynwood Slim is one of the most popular and richest Flautist who was born on August 19, 1953 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Lynwood Slim (born Richard Dennis Duran, August 19, 1953, Los Angeles, California; died August 4, 2014) was an American blues harmonica player and singer. Slim was best known as a singer in the style of smooth easy jazz/blues, as well as his harmonica and flute playing.

Slim’s health declined from early 2011. Initially he was diagnosed with hepatitis C, which he overcame, but the damage to his liver caused cirrhosis. In late 2011, Slim was given news that without a liver transplant he would only survive for two years. In July 2014, he suffered a stroke and died from mounting health challenges on August 4, 2014. Slim did not have health insurance and his family accepted donations through his website.

Lynwood Slim Net Worth

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

Slim started playing the trumpet at age 18, and the harmonica when he was 15. His early influences included Jimmy Reed, Little Walter and Big Walter Horton. He played the Los Angeles music scene then moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in

1974. He became a major force on the music scene, winning awards for best blues band in 1986.

Slim moved to Amsterdam, the Netherlands in 1988, returned to Los Angeles later that same year. He started working with Junior Watson, as well as Hollywood Fats Band alumni Larry Taylor, Fred Kaplan and Richard Innes. He started playing the flute after listening to James Moody and Herbie Mann.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Willie Ranked on the list of most popular Flautist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Lynwood Slim celebrates birthday on August 19 of every year.

Top Facts about Lynwood Slim

1. Lynwood Slim was a blues singer and harmonica player.
2. He was born in California in 1953 and died in 2014.
3. Slim released over a dozen albums throughout his career.
4. He collaborated with many notable musicians, including Kid Ramos and Junior Watson.
5. Slim won the Blues Music Award for Best Instrumentalist-Harmonica in 2003.
6. He performed at major music festivals such as the Chicago Blues Festival and the San Francisco Blues Festival.
7. Slim’s music blended traditional blues with swing, jazz, and rockabilly influences.
8. He was known for his powerful vocals and virtuosic harmonica playing.
9. Slim played with various bands, including The Igor Prado Band and The Big Rhythm Combo.
10. His legacy continues to influence contemporary blues musicians today.