Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | November 5, 1931 |
Birth Place | Clarksdale, MS |
Age | 89 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Dec 12, 2007 (age 76) |
Birth Sign | Scorpio |
Net worth: $200 million (2024)
About
Bandleader, singer, Songwriter, and Producer who worked in many different genres, like funk and blues. He released "Rocket 88."
Before Fame
He saw his father killed by a white mob and later endured abuse by his alcoholic stepfather. His first group was the rhythm ensemble The Tophatters.
Trivia
He had a dangerous relationship with cocaine and other drugs.
Family Life
He was married six times: first to Lorraine Taylor, then to Bonnie Mae Wilson, to Tina Turner, to Margaret Ann Thomas, to Jeanette Bazzell, and finally to Audrey Madison. He had a total of seven children.
Associated With
He inspired many of his contemporaries like Little Richard.