This article is about the musician. For his self-titled debut album, see Willie Nile (album).
Willie Nile
Nile performing in 2010
Background information
Birth name
Robert Anthony Noonan
Born
(1948-06-07) June 7, 1948 (age 75) Buffalo, New York
Origin
Buffalo, New York
Genres
Folk
Alternative
Rock
Occupation(s)
Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)
Vocals
Guitar
Piano
Organ
Harmonica
Years active
1976–present
Labels
Arista
Columbia
Loud & Proud
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River House Records
Website
Official website
Musical artist
Willie Nile (born Robert Anthony Noonan; June 7, 1948)[1] is an American singer-songwriter.
In 1980, Nile released his self-titled debut album. His early career was interrupted by various problems, but he eventually returned to recording and performing in the US and Europe, establishing himself as a singer-songwriter.[2]
^Skelly, Richard. "Willie Nile Biography". AllMusic.com. Archived from the original on May 16, 2016. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
^Deming, Mark. "All Music Review". AllMusic. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
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