Billy Wright
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Billy Wright (May 21, 1932 – October 28, 1991) was an American jump blues singer. Billy Wright was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Throughout his career, he was known as the "Prince of the Blues." He was a key figure in Atlanta blues after World War II and had a major influence on rock and roll pioneer Little Richard, whom he helped get his first recording contract. He recorded his last recordings in 1959. He continued to do shows around Atlanta until he suffered a stroke <a href="https://www.last.fm
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Billy
- Family name
- Wright
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Place of birth
- Wolverhampton
- Place of death
- HM Prison Maze
- Languages spoken
- English language
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- Billy Wright
- date of birth
- 1960-07-07
- date of death
- 1997-12-27
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