Musician Dictionary

Billy “The Kid” Emerson

American musician (1925-2023) · rock ’n’ roll on Sun, Vee‐Jay & Chess Records

DescriptionAmerican musician (1925-2023)
Source: Wikidata
Born1925-12-21
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceTarpon Springs Tarpon Springs
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2023-04-25
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathTarpon Springs Clearwater
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationmusician composer pianist preacher singer songwriter
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentskeyboard instrument
Source: Wikidata
Genresrhythm and blues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsSun Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofIke Turner's Kings Of Rhythm
Source: Discogs

Also known as

"The Kid" Emerson B Emerson B. Emerson B. Emmerson B.Emerson Bill Emerson Billy 'The Kid' Emerson Billy "The Kid" Emerson Billy "The Kid" Emerson Billy "The Kid" Emmerson Billy 'The Kid' Emerson Billy (The Kid) Emerson Billy Emerson Billy Emmerson & Orch. Billy The Kid Billy The Kid & The Supremes Billy The Kid Emerson Billy The Kid Emmerson Billy The Kid Ermoson Billy « The Kid » Emerson Billy ‘The Kid’ Emerson Billy “The Kid” Emerson Billy' The Kid' Emerson Emerson Emerson Billy Emerson Kidd Emerson, Billy Emmerson W. Emerson W.Emerson W.R. Emerson William (Billy) Emerson William Emerson William R. Emerson William Robert Emerson Wm. Emerson

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