Toronzo Cannon

Quick Facts

Full Name	Toronzo Cannon
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Feb 14, 1968(1968-02-14)
Age	56
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Chicago
Horoscope	Aquarius

Toronzo Cannon Biography

Toronzo Cannon is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on February 14, 1968 in Chicago, Chicago, United States. Toronzo Cannon (born February 14, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, United States) is an American electric blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. He grew up on the South Side of Chicago near the Robert Taylor Homes and Theresa’s Lounge where he heard blues artists including Buddy Guy and Junior Wells.

His 2016 album, The Chicago Way was nominated for a Blues Music Award in 2017 as Album of the Year.

The Chicago Sun-Times said, “The Bridgeport resident (and CTA bus driver) was immersed in the world of blues by hanging around Theresa’s Lounge. Today he’s one of Chicago’s new greats.”

Cannon has performed at the Chicago Blues Festival nine times. He headlined in

2015. He has also performed in many United States and European cities. His overseas tours include Mexico (2010), South Africa (2011), Armenia (2013 and 2014), France and Netherlands (2013), France and Spain (2014) and Sweden, France, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg (2015). His UK debut came at the Edinburgh Blues Club Voodoo Rooms in 2017.

Toronzo Cannon Net Worth

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

Cannon played guitar with Tommy McCracken, Wayne Baker Brooks, L.V. Banks and Joanna Connor beginning in 1996. He started his own band, The Cannonball Express in 2001. He recorded My Woman (self-released in 2007), Leaving Mood (Delmark, 2011) and John The Conqueror Root (Delmark, 2013). The third album was nominated for a Blues Music Award as Rock Blues Album of the Year in 2013.

The Chicago Reader said, “Local singer and guitarist Toronzo Cannon shows off his impressive range on 2013’s John the Conquer Root (Delmark), tackling full- band soul (“Cold World”), airy acoustic ballads (“Let It Shine Always”), and rough-and-tumble biker-bar rock ‘n’ roll (“Sweet, Sweet, Sweet”). Cannon excels when he lets his ax take the lead: on the title track, for instance, he doles out slow, shimmying riffs and smoldering licks.

He signed with Alligator Records in 2015. His Alligator Records debut, The Chicago Way, co-produced by Cannon and Alligator Records president Bruce Iglauer, was released on February 26, 2016.

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Facts & Trivia

Toronzo Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Toronzo Cannon celebrates birthday on February 14 of every year.

Top Facts about Toronzo Cannon

1. Toronzo Cannon is a Chicago-based blues musician.
2. He has released four albums, including “The Preacher, The Politician or The Pimp.”
3. Cannon was a bus driver before pursuing music full-time.
4. He won the Albert King Guitarist of the Year award in 2015.
5. Cannon’s song “Walk It Off” was featured on the TV show “Empire.”
6. He has performed at major festivals such as the Chicago Blues Festival and Notodden Blues Festival in Norway.
7. Cannon’s music blends traditional blues with modern influences.
8. He has shared stages with Buddy Guy and Koko Taylor, among others.
9. Cannon’s album “John The Conquer Root” received critical acclaim.
10. His live performances are known for their high energy and audience engagement.