For the English footballer, see Wilbert Harrison (footballer).
Wilbert Harrison
Background information
Birth name
Wilbert Huntington Harrison
Born
(1929-01-05)January 5, 1929 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Died
October 26, 1994(1994-10-26) (aged 65) Spencer, North Carolina, U.S.
Genres
Rhythm and blues
Occupation(s)
Singer, musician
Instrument(s)
Vocals, guitar, keyboards
Years active
1950–1990
Labels
Savoy Records, Sue Records, Fury, Sphere Sound, Juggernaut, Chelsea
Musical artist
Wilbert Huntington Harrison (January 5, 1929 – October 26, 1994)[1] was an American rhythm and blues singer, pianist, guitarist and harmonica player.[2]
^Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues – A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara: Praeger Publishers. p. 283. ISBN 978-0-313-34423-7.
^"Biography by Bill Dahl". Allmusic.com. Retrieved September 2, 2011.
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