Sonnyboy Williamson I
- January 10, 2024
- Blues Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Sonnyboy Williamson I |
| Occupation | Blues Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Mar 30, 1914(1914-03-30) |
| Age | 110 |
| Date Of Death | 1948-06-01 |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Tennessee |
| Horoscope | Pisces |
Sonnyboy Williamson I Biography
| Name | Sonnyboy Williamson I |
| Birthday | Mar 30 |
| Birth Year | 1914 |
| Home Town | Tennessee |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Sonnyboy Williamson I is one of the most popular and richest Blues Singer who was born on March 30, 1914 in Tennessee, United States. The man who is known as the father of Modern Blues Harp, Williamson was a blues harmonica musician famous for his invention of the instrument. However, he was tragically killed prior to becoming famous.
Carey Bell was another Chicago blues harmonica player, influenced by Williamson’s songs. was another Chicago blues harmonica player heavily influenced by the music of Williamson.
The man was John Lee Williamson in Jackson, Tennessee.
Sonnyboy Williamson I Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Blues Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Sonnyboy Williamson I is one of the richest Blues Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sonnyboy Williamson I 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a gifted harpist during his teenage years and also learned blues and eventually moved to Chicago and was offered an recording contract in 1937.
The numerous recordings he made in the latter part of the 1930s and the 1940s became a staple of blues musicians their repertoires. His single “Shake That Boogie” became an international R&B smash.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Sonnyboy Williamson I Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Sonnyboy Ranked on the list of most popular Blues Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sonnyboy Williamson I celebrates birthday on March 30 of every year.
What was Sonny Boy Williamson's real name?
Alex or Aleck Ford (later known as Aleck Miller)
What happened to Sonny Boy Williamson?
Sonny Boy Williamson was murdered with an ice pick while returning home from a gig in the South Side of Chicago in 1948, during the height of his career. He was inducted into the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame in 1980.
What is the meaning of sonny boy?
Definition of sonny : a young boy —usually used in address.
Who was an artist and staff writer for Chess Records?
One of the most important artists that came out of Memphis was Howlin’ Wolf, who stayed with the label until his death in 1976. Musical figures created for Chess by Bo Diddley, Willie Dixon, Chuck Berry, Howlin Wolf, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy , and others were the basis of much subsequent rock and roll.
Is Sonny a girl name?
The name Sonny is both a boy’s name and a girl’s name meaning “son”. Sonny is one of the term of endearment names on the rise, and it feels like a fresh option for girls as an alternative spelling of bright nature name Sunny or a cute gender-bending nickname name.