Josh White Net Worth

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Josh White was an influential singer-guitarist born on February 11, 1914 in Greenville, SC. He was known by many names, including Pinewood Tom and Tippy Barton, and was the first black musician to have featured roles in Hollywood and Broadway. His influence on the music industry was immense, and he is remembered as a pioneer in the industry.
Josh White is a member of Blues Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	February 11, 1914
Birth Place	Greenville, SC
Age	106 YEARS OLD
Died On	Sep 5, 1969 (age 55)
Birth Sign	Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $1 Million (2024)

About

Also known as Pinewood Tom and Tippy Barton. He was the first black singer-guitarist to have featured roles in Hollywood and Broadway.

Before Fame

He sang in his local church's choir at a young age. He helped introduce largely white audiences to folk-blues music.

Trivia

He was featured on a set of four thirty-two-cent U.S. commemorative postage stamps in the Legends of American Music series, which was issued in 1998.

Family Life

He married Carol Carr in 1933.

Associated With

He was Franklin D. Roosevelt's confidant during his presidency, and in 1941, he was the first black singer to give a White House Command Performance.

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