Fenton Robinson
Guitarist

Fenton Robinson Net Worth

Fenton Robinson was a Chicago blues guitarist born on September 23, 1935 in Greenwood, MS. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for his second album, I Hear Some Blues Downstairs, in 1977. His music was a combination of blues, jazz, and soul, and he was known for his unique guitar style. He was an influential figure in the blues music scene and his legacy lives on.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 23, 1935
Birth Place Greenwood, MS
Age 85 YEARS OLD
Died On Nov 24, 1997 (age 62)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $12 Million (2024)

About

Chicago blues Guitarist who was nominated for a Grammy Award for his second album, I Hear Some Blues Downstairs, in 1977.

Before Fame

He moved to Chicago, like so many of his fellow blues Musicians, to escape the plantation work of the South.

Trivia

He was as big in Japan, where he was called "the mellow blues genius," as he was stateside.

Family Life

He grew up on a cotton plantation in Greenwood, Mississippi.

Associated With

Boz Skaggs' first record included the Felton-penned song "Somebody Loan Me a Dime," which was misattributed to Skaggs and touched off a lengthy court case.

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