Magic Sam
- January 9, 2024
- Guitarist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Magic Sam |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Date Of Birth | Feb 14, 1937(1937-02-14) |
| Age | 87 |
| Date Of Death | 1969-12-01 |
| Birthplace | Grenada |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Mississippi |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Magic Sam Biography
| Name | Magic Sam |
| Birthday | Feb 14 |
| Birth Year | 1937 |
| Place Of Birth | Grenada |
| Home Town | Mississippi |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Magic Sam is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on February 14, 1937 in Grenada, Mississippi, United States. Blues musician, known for his tremolo guitar playing, who also recorded “All Your Love” (We’re Going to Boogie)
He claimed that he learned to play guitar by listening to records from MuddyWaters.
His uncle, Jake Harris (Shakey), was also his manager.
Magic Sam Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Guitarist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Magic Sam is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Magic Sam 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was drafted to the U.S. Army, but he left after a few weeks and was awarded a disqualifying discharge.
His thirty-two year career was ended abruptly when he suffered a sudden heart attack.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Magic Sam Dating?
According to our records, Magic Sam is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Magic Sam’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Magic Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Magic Sam celebrates birthday on February 14 of every year.
Top Facts about Magic Sam
- Magic Sam was a Chicago blues guitarist and singer.
- He was born in Mississippi in 1937.
- His real name was Samuel Gene Maghett.
- He moved to Chicago in the early 1950s.
- Magic Sam recorded for the Cobra and Delmark labels.
- His most famous song is “Sweet Home Chicago.”
- He died of a heart attack at age 32.
- Magic Sam influenced many other musicians, including Stevie Ray Vaughan.
- He played with Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy.
- Magic Sam’s style blended traditional blues with soul and R&B influences.
What guitar did Magic Sam use?
Epiphone Riviera Electric Guitar Magic Sam in the studio holding an Epiphone Riviera, as evidenced by the bridge that is barely visible in the corner of the image.
Where did Magic Sam move to when he was 19?
He moved to Chicago when he was 19, and rapidly gained a reputation and began recording for Cobra between 1957 and 1959, developing his distinctive tremolo-based style. Along with the likes of Otis Rush and Buddy Guy, he established a new direction for the genre.