Wilton Felder
- January 8, 2024
- Saxophonist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Wilton Felder |
| Occupation | Saxophonist |
| Date Of Birth | Aug 31, 1940(1940-08-31) |
| Age | 84 |
| Date Of Death | September 27, 2015, Whittier, CA |
| Birthplace | Houston |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Texas |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Wilton Felder Biography
| Name | Wilton Felder |
| Birthday | Aug 31 |
| Birth Year | 1940 |
| Place Of Birth | Houston |
| Home Town | Texas |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
Wilton Felder is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on August 31, 1940 in Houston, Texas, United States. Founding member of the jazz group The Crusaders who also released the solo album Secrets, which was #77 on the U.K. Albums chart.
He supported many artists, including Joni Mitchell.
He was born and raised in Houston, Texas.
Wilton Felder Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Saxophonist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Wilton Felder is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Wilton Felder 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Felder and his high school friends started The Crusaders when they were teenagers, beginning first as jazz outfit and evolving into a jazz-rock outfit.
He has worked as a studio musician and played bass on some Motown records.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Wilton Felder Dating?
According to our records, Wilton Felder is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Wilton Felder’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Wilton Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Wilton Felder celebrates birthday on August 31 of every year.
Top Facts about Wilton Felder
- Wilton Felder was an American saxophonist and bass player.
- He co-founded the jazz group The Crusaders in 1960.
- Felder played on numerous hit songs, including “Street Life.”
- He was born on August 31, 1940 in Houston, Texas.
- Felder passed away on September 27, 2015 at age 75.
- He also worked as a session musician for many artists.
- Felder’s solo albums include “We All Have a Star.”
- He played with Joni Mitchell and Steely Dan among others.
- Felder won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance in 1986.
- His distinctive sound influenced generations of musicians in various genres.
Is Wilton Felder still alive?
September 27, 2015
Who played bass on I Want You Back?
Wilton Felder was both a sax and bass player (hence the reason you see the photo above of him with a saxophone,) and one of the “holy grail” songs of all time when it comes to bass lines is when he put his talent to work on the Jackson 5 track I Want You Back.
Where is Wilton Felder?
Wilton Felder, who for many years had a successful dual musical career, playing tenor saxophone with the Crusaders and moonlighting as a busy session bass player on records by the Jackson 5 and others, died on Sept. 27 at his home in Whittier, Calif. He was 75. The cause was myeloma, his son, Wilton Jr., said.
Are any of the Crusaders still alive?
Wayne Henderson died on April 5, 2014. Joe Sample died in Houston on September 12, 2014. Wilton Felder died on September 27, 2015.
Who was the bass player for the Jackson 5?
Jermaine Jackson