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Chris Whitley

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American blues/rock singer-songwriter and guitarist

United StatesMusiciansLived 1960 to 2005 · aged 45
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Christopher Becker Whitley was an American blues/rock singer-songwriter and guitarist. Whitley's sound was drawn from the traditions of blues, jazz and rock and he recorded songs by artists from many genres. During his 25-year career, he released 17 albums.

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Whitley with Alan Gevaert of Deus in the late 1990s in New York CityWhitley with Alan Gevaert of Deus in the late 1990s in New York CityWhitley performing at the 400 Bar in Minneapolis in 2004Whitley performing at the 400 Bar in Minneapolis in 2004

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Christopher Becker Whitley was an American blues/rock singer-songwriter and guitarist. Whitley's sound was drawn from the traditions of blues, jazz and rock and he recorded songs by artists from many genres. During his 25-year career, he released 17 albums. While two songs landed in the top 50 of the Billboard mainstream rock charts and he received two Independent Music Awards, he remained on the fringes of both the blues and alternative-rock worlds.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1960 to 2005 · aged 45
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9 languages

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