Musician Dictionary

George Benson

American guitarist and singer (born 1943) · jazz guitarist/singer

DescriptionAmerican guitarist and singer (born 1943)
Source: Wikidata
Born1943-03-22
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplacePittsburgh Pittsburgh
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationrecording artist jazz musician composer jazz guitarist singer-songwriter singer songwriter guitarist bandleader musician
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsguitar voice
Source: Wikidata
Genrespop music funk rhythm and blues smooth jazz jazz
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsColumbia Records Warner Bros. Entertainment Warner Bros. Records Concord Records computer telephony integration Prestige The Verve
Source: Wikidata
Member ofThe George Benson Quartet Harlem Underground Band CTI All-Stars Fuse One The Brother Jack McDuff Quartet The Nomos Superfriends (2) Altairs George Benson Band George Benson Quintet George Benson Trio
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz
AwardsNEA Jazz Masters star on Hollywood Walk of Fame New Jersey Hall of Fame
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

A Friend B. Benson Benson Džordžas Bensonas G Benson G. Benson G.- Benson G.Benson GB Geo. Benson Geoge Benson Georg Benson George George "Bad" Benson George 'Bad' Benson George B George B. Georges Benson Lil' Georgie Benson Little George Benson ジョージ・ベンソン 喬治班森 죠지 벤슨

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Identifiers

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