Musician Dictionary

Willie Nix

American Chicago blues singer and drummer (1922-1991)

DescriptionAmerican Chicago blues singer and drummer (1922-1991)
Source: Wikidata
Born1922-08-06
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceMemphis Memphis
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died1991-07-08
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathLeland Leland
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaUnited States
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryUS
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipUnited States
Source: Wikidata
Occupationsinger
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsguitar voice
Source: Wikidata
Genresblues
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsRPM Records
Source: Wikidata
Member ofWillie Nix & His Combo
Source: Discogs

Also known as

Nicks Nix The Memphis Blues Boy W. Nix William Donald Nix William E. Nicks William Nix Willie Mix Willie Nix (The Memphis Blues Boy) Willie Nix - The Memphis Blues Boy Willie Nix And The Memphis Blue Boy Willie Nix The Memphis Blue Boy Willie Nix, The Memphis Blue Boy Willie Nix, The Memphis Blues Boy

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mbid: 1559286b-9dde-40d7-bbd9-fb19b7bf4c51 · wikidata: Q2581483 · isni: 0000000002768591 · discogs: 1023267

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