Wilbert harrison biography meaning
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WILBERT HARRISON
Born Wilbert Huntington Harrison, 5 January 1929, Charlotte, North Carolina
Died 26 October 1994, Spencer, North Carolina
R&B singer, songwriter, pianist, multi-instrumentalist.
'Perceived by casual oldies fans as a two-hit wonder (for his 1959 chart-topper "Kansas City" and a heartwarming "Let's Work Together" a full decade later), Wilbert Harrison actually left behind a varied body of work that blended an intriguing melange of musical idioms into something quite distinctive.' Thus begins Bill Dahl's AMG biography of Wilbert Harrison - an adequate characterization.
Though he learned to play the piano as a youngster in Charlotte, NC, Harrison didn't take a professional interest in music until 1951, after his discharge from the Navy.
Wilbert harrison biography meaning
The first style of music that he performed was calypso ; his first group was called "The Calypso Four". He taught himself guitar and entered many talent shows. Miami entrepreneur Henry Stone signed him to his Rockin' logo in 1952.